Chicken keepers adore their chickens and do whatever they can to provide for them. If you’re looking for a great gift to show your appreciation of their hard work and dedication, there are plenty of thoughtful options to choose from. Here are some of my favorite gifts for chicken keepers that will be sure to make them smile:
Predator Protection
A predator attack is never far from the mind of a backyard chicken keeper, the gift of predator protection is a thoughtful and practical gift that is sure to be apperciated. This solar powered electrical fence is also a must-have item for chicken keepers in my area. With so many predators out there, it’s important to keep the flock safe and secure. A good set of electric poultry netting or even an infrared predator alarm will help give your friends peace of mind when it comes to their feathered friends.
Keep your chickens out of harms way and your backyard chicken coop protected with the Premier 48" PoultryNet Plus Starter Kit. This kit contains everything you need to fence poultry, including a convenient starter pack that includes five galvanized steel posts for easy installation into any soil type or surface material. The netting is lightweight yet durable enough to stand strong against coyotes, foxes and other land predators looking to make a meal out of your flock!
Egg Handling Supplies
Chicken keepers are always happy to receive items that help make their job easier. Egg handling supplies such as egg cartons, baskets, and cleaning brushes will be much appreciated.
- MANNA PRO-FARM Egg Cleanser
- Harris Farms Nurture Right Incubator
- LITTLE GIANT Small Egg Basket Basket
- Egg Skelter Dispenser Rack
- Eggcetera Ceramic Nest Eggs
Efficiently clean soiled eggs from the coop. Natural, plant-derived ingredients provide a safe and gentle alternative to harsh detergents. Gently removes common stains, residues, and contaminants to bring out your eggs' natural beauty.
This cleaner is great for small scale egg production!
The Harris Farms 1030121 Nurture Right 360 Incubator is the perfect incubator for both your first hatch and every one after that. The features of this incubator make it easy to use, including its sensor, which consistently regulates temperature with little input from you. This incubator supports proper development with an automatic egg turner; your eggs will be repositioned as recommended by experts without any adjustments from you! If high hatches rates are essential to you, this machine has got that covered too - achieve higher hatch success rates at an affordable price point while providing optimum control over all processes involved in incubating chicks.
The great design of this basket allows for easy cooling, washing and quick drying of eggs. Made of heavy-duty coated wire that protects from corrosion, this basket will hold about 3 dozen eggs.
Unique way to store and display your backyard eggs on your countertop.
Take from the bottom, add to the top and you will always be using the oldest eggs. Fresh, unwashed eggs may be kept 1-2 weeks at room temperature.
Tired of birds laying eggs wherever they please? Nest eggs encourage egg-laying in the correct nesting area or nest box. Place them in nest boxes right before you anticipate your hens to begin laying so they know where they should be laying. You can also use these to test broodiness, and to stop birds from pecking at and eating eggs.
Chicken Keeping Books
Finally, no collection of gifts for chicken keepers would be complete without books about poultry care. Whether it’s raising chicks from hatchlings or taking care of aging hens, these books provide a wealth of information and make the perfect gift for any chicken lover.
- Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens, 4th Edition: Breed Selection, Facilities, Feeding, Health Care, Managing Layers & Meat Birds
- Fresh Eggs Daily: Raising Happy, Healthy Chickens...Naturally
- The Chicken Health Handbook, 2nd Edition: A Complete Guide to Maximizing Flock Health and Dealing with Disease
- The Beginner's Guide to Raising Chickens: How to Raise a Happy Backyard Flock (Raising Chickens Guide)
- Backyard Chickens: A Practical Handbook to Raising Chickens
Storey Publishing is known for their practical and informative books that have been a trusted resource to generations of gardeners. In Storey's Guide to Raising Chickens, author Gail Damerow shares her knowledge on how to raise chickens and the basics of their care. The book is broken down into six sections: planning your coop; choosing breeds; building or buying a coop; feed and feeding equipment; health concerns in poultry farming; and marketing your eggs. This book has all the information you need to get started raising chickens at home!
When you think about raising chickens, do you picture a traditional farm with hens roaming freely and laying eggs in the ground? If so, this book is for you. Fresh Eggs Daily: Raising Happy, Healthy Chickens Naturally Book Review by fellow blogger Lisa Steele is just what any modern-day chicken owner needs to know.Author Lisa Steele has spent years researching and developing her methods of raising healthy chickens naturally on small farms and in backyards. This book teaches readers how to provide fresh food sources such as insects, vegetables and fruits for their flock while also educating them on natural ways to keep their birds clean and happy without chemicals or antibiotics.
The Chicken Health Handbook, 2nd Edition is a complete guide to maximizing flock health and dealing with disease. This book contains everything you need to know about keeping your chickens happy and healthy. It covers topics such as raising chicks, identifying symptoms of diseases in adult birds, prevention techniques for common illnesses like coccidiosis and influenza, how to treat sick animals without veterinary care, extensive resource lists for medications and supplements that can be purchased online or locally at feed stores or farm supply outlets. Packed with detailed illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions on every aspect of chicken healthcare this is the perfect handbook for all backyard farmers who want their flocks to thrive!
If you're thinking about raising chickens in your backyard, this book has everything you need to know! Author Anne Kuo shares her knowledge and experience with readers. Ahe starts by explaining the benefits of raising chickens, including how they can provide fresh eggs, fertilizer for your garden, a way to keep pests away from your crops and much more. The next chapter covers chicken breeds - which ones are best for laying eggs or providing meat? After that there's all sorts of information on housing, feed sources and caretaking. There's also some great coop! All together it makes for an excellent guide to getting started with raising backyard chickens.
The Backyard Chickens: A Practical Handbook to Raising Chickens is a great book for anyone that wants to learn more about raising chickens. This book covers everything from the basics of chicken coops and nesting boxes, to caring for chickens with illnesses or injuries. The author also goes over important topics like how to manage your flock and dealing with predators. If you are interested in raising chickens, this is a must read!
No matter what kind of gift you choose, these ideas are sure to please any chicken keeper in your life. With practical items, cute decor, and educational books all included on this list, you can be sure that the special chicken enthusiast will truly appreciate your thoughtful gesture!
Happy gifting!