Guest Picks: 20 Finds to Cluck About

With backyard chicken keeping gaining steam in cities and suburbs, it’s becoming more likely to hear a clucking coming from your neighbor’s (or your own!) yard, even if you don’t live in the country. Whether you have a flock of your own or are simply enchanted by the idea of keeping a few hens, here are 20 finds to inspire and delight your inner chicken lover. — Laura from Lolalina

Walk-In Chicken Coop Plan by The Garden Coop - $29.95The Garden Coop designs plans for chicken coops that homeowners then build, making them far more cost effective than most ready-made coops on the market. The one shown here is the largest the company offers; the plan includes a coop with a large, enclosed run and a person-size door for easy cleaning and care.


Chicken Flags by Windsparrow Studio, Set of 4 - $25These block-printed chicken flags would make the perfect adornment for a backyard coop. I love the muted colors of this set, but they are also available in brights.


Egg Cup and Cozy - $28What better way to eat a fresh egg from your own free-range hens than soft boiled? And don’t forget to top it with a cozy knitted hat to keep it warm! This ridiculously adorable set from Food 52 includes an egg cup and a coordinating wool cozy in your choice of colors.


Egg Skelter - $36.99When you are collecting eggs from the backyard every day, they begin to stack up. And it quickly becomes hard to remember which ones were collected first. Use this genius egg holder, and you’ll always know which egg to eat next.


Silkie Chicken Print - $25How adorable is this Silkie bird? This aptly named chicken breed with soft, silky feathers is perfect for backyard flocks. But even if you don’t have your own Silkie hen, you can hang this lovely print from photographer Sharon Montrose.


Free-Range Chicken Gardens: How to Create a Beautiful, Chicken-Friendly Yard - $19.95Essential for any chicken keeper’s library, Jessi Bloom’s book is packed from cover to cover with brilliant design ideas, helpful tips and luscious photography. Learn which plants are edible to chickens, which ones they are least likely to destroy and more.


Modern Chicken Coop by Scratch Coop - $899For urban flocks here’s an architectural coop that will look right at home in the city. You’ll love the clean lines; your hens will love the thoughtfully designed interior and sturdy construction. As with any coop without a run, it is meant to be paired with your own run, or you can let hens roam freely.


‘Free Range 2’ Limited-Edition Art Print by Danna Ray - $25This limited-edition print based on an original painting by artist Danna Ray pays homage to the beauty of freely ranging hens.


Gathering Apron Sewing Pattern by Sew Liberated - $11.95Feeling crafty? Stitch yourself one of these gathering aprons and cover up your outfit for chicken chore time in style. It has a large front pocket designed for gathering eggs.


Round-Top Backyard Chicken Coop by Urban Coop Company - $899This gorgeous, sturdy coop is made from cedar and steel; it comes with everything you need (including instructions) to put it together. The lower-level run makes great use of space, and the flower box is utterly charming.


Aldermere Egg Tray Made From Reclaimed Antique Cypress by Peg and Awl - $68From the pale blues and greens of the Ameraucana, to the rich chocolate brown of a Marans, if you have laying hens, you know their eggs are truly works of art. Put them on the pedestal they deserve with this handcrafted egg tray made from reclaimed cypress.


Egg Gifts Crates, Set of 6 - $12.95Package fresh eggs to give to your friends in these cartons with personalized labels. There’s room to record all of the specifics: your name, the breed of the hen etc.


Barnyard Chicken Coop - $699.95The green roof and sliding barn door make this coop stand out. It is small, though, so it should be used for a small flock that gets to range freely every day. Or it could be a secondary coop for keeping a sick hen apart from the rest.


Barnyard Chicken Illustration by Gingiber - $23A lovely fat hen with multicolored feathers graces this print from Arkansas-based Etsy shop Gingiber. I’d hang it by the back door, above the chicken supplies.


Twig and Wire Garden Trug - $48I would use this trug to tote chicken treats (aka scraps) from the kitchen to the coop. My hens always loved beet greens, corncobs and watermelon rinds the best.


Stoneware Chicken Waterer - $69.95This ceramic beauty looks more like a farmhouse butter crock than a chicken waterer. I’d still use a traditional big and brawny chicken waterer inside the coop, but this one looks perfect for setting outside when the girls are roaming.


‘Beware of the Chickens’ Plaque - $10.40This probably won’t make any potential intruders run for the hills. But then you never know — chicken poop all over the yard is pretty terrifying!


Custom Animal Painting by Logan Berard - $225Artist Logan Berard will paint an original portrait of your chicken — all you have to do is send in several photos of your pet, along with a description of their personality. A few weeks later, you get a one-of-a-kind painting in the mail.


Chicken Tea Towel by Gingiber - $18This black and white tea towel manages to make a chicken motif fresh and modern. A set would make a lovely hostess gift.


Backyard Chicken Wall Art by The Purple Pear - $20Show your backyard-chicken pride by hanging this print at home or even in the office. You can also personalize it by choosing your own colors and text.

Tell us: Do you have backyard chickens? Share a picture of your coop in the Comments!

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