Chickens

General Store

Bring the chickens inside with rooster, hen and chic(k) décor.

- by Sarah E. Coleman

1. Snap Lock Chicken Coops don’t require any tools and are impact- and predator-resistant, self-contained, lightweigh­t and lockable. Price varies by size. www.snaplockch­ickencoops.com 2. Get prepped for a poultry invasion with a Beginner Poultry Kit from Double-tuf, made by Miller Manufactur­ing, complete with a brooder lamp, waterer, feeder, ground feeder and poultry guide. Price varies by retailer. www.miller-mfg.com 3. These chicken-shaped and decorated Sugar Cookies are sure to hit the spot with any chicken lover in your life. $42 per dozen. www.etsy.com/shop/sugarandfl­our 4. Pullet Together includes fiber, calcium, fats and seeds; sprinkle it on the ground to encourage natural foraging. 5 pounds for $29.99. www.treatsforc­hickens.com 5. Healthy Hen Toes and Combs Frostbite Spray heals wounds and frostbite, repairs damaged skin, and acts as a pain reliever with natural antifungal and antibacter­ial properties. $14.99. www.innovation­pet.com 6. An all-natural snack that promotes stronger eggshells and healthier feathers, Grubblies are farm-grown and oven-dried at Fda-approved U.S. farms. 1 pound/$17. www.grubblyfar­ms.com 7. The new battery-powered Automatic Chicken Coop Door Opener from Omlet is operated by a light sensor or timer, has a electric motor and metal gear that is directly mounted on the door frame, and is designed to work wit the Eglu Cube as well as any wooden chicken coop. Prices start at $189. www.omlet.us 8. Manna Pro introduces a new line of NON-GMO Feed for people conscious about raising happy and healthy hens to produce sustainabl­e, backyard-fresh eggs: Manna Pro Chick Starter and Grower NON-GMO; Manna Pro Layer Mini-pellet NON-GMO; and Manna Pro 6 Grain and Flaxseed Scratch NON-GMO. All three products are available in 10-pound packages. www.mannapro.com/non-gmo-feed 9. These silly 3-D Chicken-butt Magnets add whimsy to any fridge or memo board; you can even get your own custom feathered-friend made into a magnet! $5.99 and up. www.etsy.com/shop/starkcontr­asts 10. Brinsea’s redesigned Ecoglow Chick Brooders run at low voltage, which is safer and more economical; are available in three sizes; and come with a clear cover for easier cleaning. Price varies. www.brinsea.com 11. Stay warm during chilly spring in a Basic Hoodie from Fluffy Layers. $35. www.shopfluffy­layers.com

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