8 Useful and Fun Gifts for Chicken Farmers
By Sarah Duke
Chicken farming is more than a passion. It’s a way of life. Because of this, you should look for presents that will tie into their love of chickens. The good news is that there are plenty of useful gifts for you to choose from. Here are 8 of the best.
1. Egg Basket
One of the best parts of being a chicken farmer is the frequent supply of fresh eggs. An egg basket is an invaluable tool when collecting them all. When buying these, you should make sure that you get one that comes with a comfortable handle. If you prefer, you will be able to weave your own basket. Here are some tips to help you get started in basket weaving.
2. Water Warmer
One of the biggest challenges that you will face during the winter months is water freezing. If this happens, the chickens won’t have any drinkable water. As you can imagine, this is a very serious situation.
The good news is that it is fairly easy to solve. You just need to use a water warmer. There are a few versions of this. Sometimes, it will refer to something that is placed into the water container. At other times, the whole container can be heated.
3. Raincoat
Going out to the chicken coop needs to happen, even when it is raining. Because of this, it can be a good idea to get them a good raincoat. You might also want to get them some waterproof boots. Bonus points if these items have chickens on them.
4. Book on Raising Chickens
No matter how skilled they are, there are always new things to learn. Because of this, a book on chickens can be a great gift idea. There are plenty of these to choose from. But one of the most popular is Storey’s Guide to Raising Chickens. It has become an authoritative guide, with most in the chicken community having read it. If you want some other ideas, you can check out this list of books.
5. Egg Incubator
One of the best gift ideas for those who love chickens is a new incubator. This is the most reliable way to get chicks from fertile eggs. As a result, they will be able to easily grow their flock. The good news is that there are plenty of incubators for you to choose from. But this can make it confusing to know which one you should be purchasing. It’s good to consider how much space it will take up. It can also help to have one that allows you to control the humidity. This is a useful list of home egg incubators, including tips to help you find a good one.
Once you have found one that you like, it’s time to put it to use. This article will guide you through the process.
6. Reusable Egg Carton
A good chicken farmer should always have a steady supply of eggs. However, this can mean going through a lot of egg cartons. A reusable carton will last a lot longer than a cardboard one, you just need to give it a quick rinse, and it’s good to go again. Plus, it’s good for the environment.
7. Treat Dispenser
Chicken farmers love to see that their flocks are being taken care of. A treat dispenser is a great way of doing this. It will encourage your flock to peck the treat dispenser. As they interact with it, it will drop some feed onto the floor. This can provide hours of fun to the flock.
Another interesting option is to use a chicken swing. They will be able to hop onto this perch and swing around. This is a lot of fun for them. Plus, the chicken farmer in your life will love to watch their flock playing with this swing.
8. Automatic Coop Door Opener
One of the worst parts of being a chicken farmer is the early mornings. Waking up at sunrise to open the coop means there is never the prospect of a sleep-in. This gift idea will solve this problem. It will automatically open the door in the morning and close it at night. Often, these will run on solar power. So, once it’s programmed, the chicken farmer doesn’t have to do anything. Though most will come with a remote, so you can do it manually if you choose.
Conclusion
Being a chicken farmer is more than just a cool hobby. It’s a way of life. Your gifts should reflect this. Hopefully, this list has given you a few good ideas.
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