Best Gifts For Cooking Lovers

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With chicken coops popping up in backyards everywhere, it seems everyone is going crazy for chickens. Considering adding chickens to your own yard? Start with our guide to raising chickens. If you have a passionate chicken lover in your life, then you know that love goes way beyond a backyard hobby. So the next time you're searching for just the right gift, look no further than these fine-feathered ideas for inspiration. These fun chicken-themed finds make the perfect gifts for Christmas or for birthdays, or better yet, just as a thoughtful just-because. No matter the occasion, treat your chicken lover with special chicken-adorned jewelry, cute egg holders, or even books to boost their chicken keeping know-how.

We have their beloved chickens covered, too, with treats and chicken coop accessories, chicken clothes and jewelry (including sweaters for chickens), and toys and games (what chicken wouldn't love their own chicken swing set?). Plus, who says dogs are the only pets that can be taken for a walk? Thanks to a chicken harness, your chicken lover can proudly take her feathered friends out for a stroll around the block.

Trust us, your favorite chicken-loving friend or relative will thank you, and, if you're lucky, that thank you note might just come with some freshly laid eggs.

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Crazy Chicken Lady T-Shirt

It's not just a hobby, it's a lifestyle! She'll love showing off her chicken obsession with this funny and comfy T-shirt.

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The Chicken Encyclopedia: An Illustrated Reference

Everything she needs to know about keeping chickens all in one place. This A-to-Z illustrated guide includes breed descriptions, common medical concerns, and plenty of chicken trivia.

StudioCluck/Etsy

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Egg Gathering Apron

With enough pockets to hold a dozen eggs, this half-apron keeps hands free and eggs protected while gathering and taking on other coop duties.

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6 Mini Egg Stamps

Make your mark on fresh eggs from your backyard with this set of six mini egg stamps.

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The Omlet Peck Toy

Filled with corn, chicken feed, or tasty treats, this colorful slow-release toy will keep a small flock happily entertained for hours. It's the ideal addition to a backyard chicken coop's enclosed run or free-range yard.

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Women's Waterproof Rain and Garden Boots

Don't worry about messing up your favorite pair of tennis shoes while cleaning out the coop. This sunny pair of waterproof rain and garden boots will be your new go-to shoes when tending to your coop.

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Ceramic Egg Tray

Cuteand practical, this ceramic egg crate can easily go from refrigerator to countertop. But no eggs needed—it will also look great on the kitchen island as a statement piece.

Brian Woodcock

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"Mother Hen" Baseball T-Shirt

With this fun T-shirt, a happy chicken owner can proudly—and stylishly—announce her role as leader of the (backyard) flock.

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"Drinking with Chickens" Book

Known for her festive hen parties and delicious cocktails, Kate Richards of Drinking With Chickens (@drinkingwithchickens) put all her "free-range" cocktails and fresh party ideas together in this fun and festive book. Plus—did we mention lots of pictures of very cute chickens?! Cheers!

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Women's Chicken Crew Socks

Her feet are sure to stay cozy in her backyard muck boots with a pair of these fun chicken feeding crew socks.

Stromberg's

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Jiffy Egg Scale

Add a touch of nostalgic charm to the kitchen with this old-school metal egg scale. Plus, it will help keep track of which hen lays the big one!

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Custom Egg Carton Stamp

Any chicken owner will love personalizing their egg cartons with a custom wood-handled rubber stamp. It especially makes the perfect gift for someone that often gives away or sells their farm-fresh eggs.

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Melamine Cup with Hen Print

Serve up morning juice in style with these chicken-covered melamine cups that come in three bright and bold colors.

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Creative Chickens Coloring Book

Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Wind down at the end of a long day by coloring a couple pages in this calming chicken-centric coloring book.

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Wood Egg Board

There couldn't be a prettier way to display the egg collection of the day than this hand carved ash wood egg board. Plus, it keeps eggs easily accessible for an afternoon of cooking and baking.

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Rubber Chicken Purse

A little kooky, but oh so cute! This rubber chicken purse is a must-have for any true chicken lady. With over 1,000 Amazon reviews, this hen handbag is a crowd favorite, and will earn her tons of compliments!

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Happy Hen Treats for Chickens

Your favorite chicken lady will become queen of the coop when she treats her chickens to this tasty snack. Her chickens will love the wholesome combination of high protein mealworms, tasty oat groats, sunflower kernels, and raisins.

etsy

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Chickens & Leopard Scarf

Help your chicken lover show off her passion for chickens with an artsy flair, thanks to this lightweight scarf that boasts colorful chicken illustrations.

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Polka Dot Chicken Stationery

Make simple correspondences something to really crow about with chicken-clad stationery. Even better, this charming set of notecards can be personalized with any family, farm, or coop name.

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Chicken Travel Mug

A mug of hot coffee or tea is the perfect companion for those early morning coop visits. This artfully illustrated option keeps drinks hot—or cold—for hours.

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"How to Speak Chicken" Book

Give your chicken lover a leg up on how to better understand and communicate with her fine-feathered flock. Chicken expert and best-selling author Melissa Caughey of Tilly's Nest (@tillysnest) breaks it all down in her fun and easy to understand book, How to Speak Chicken: Why Your Chickens Do What They Do & Say What They Say.

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Floral Chicken T-Shirt

Comfy and cute, this floral chicken T-shirt will be her favorite top to flaunt while making sure all her chickens are in a row.

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Chicken Swing

No chicken coop is complete without a cute and colorful swing for the chickens. Your favorite chicken coop owner will love watching her hens play on this natural wood version that is accented with colorful (and non-toxic) wood beads and finished off with a pair of twinkly bells.

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Chicken Leg Socks

Deliver a sense of humor with these funny chicken-legs socks, available in both under- and over-knee lengths.

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Crocheted Chicken Sweater

Any chicken will strut her stuff when wearing a stylish handcrafted sweater. Perfect for cooler temperatures!

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Chicken Pendant Necklace

A pretty pendant perfect for any chicken lover, this handmade sterling silver chicken proudly wears its heart on its wing. It's available with or without the sterling silver box chain.

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Chicken Leg Bands

Who says chickens don't deserve a little bling?! Show your winged friends some love with these adjustable leather leg bands that are accented with a sparkly heart-shaped charm. They come in 10 different colors so each hen can have her own unique look!

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Heated Base for Chicken Waterer

This gift may be on the practical side, but come the colder months, it will be the most appreciated! The heated base for metal poultry waterers keeps water from freezing during temperatures all the way down to 10°F, plus it is thermostatically controlled to work automatically.

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"Backyard Homestead" Book

If your favorite female aspires to take her backyard farming beyond the casual chicken coop, then this is the book for her! Soon she'll be harvesting her own fruits and vegetables, producing honey and maple syrup, and making goat cheese from her pet goat's milk.