The Best Gift You Can Give Your Chickens

Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to fete your feathered friends with a treat to let them know they are cherished members of your flock. Indoor fliers and outdoor flappers provide you with welcome distractions and/or fresh eggs year-round, and there is no better time to demonstrate your appreciation. From DIY treat recipes to cozy hand-knit sweaters, here are some perfect ways to say I love you.

Pampered Chicken Mama’s Valentine Goody Box

From the Etsy shop of Pampered Chicken Mama, the Valentine’s Goody Box is a splendid choice for backyard chickens, ducks, geese, quail, and turkeys. The collection contains seven unique and yummy treat blends created from wheat, black soldier fly larvae, dried insects, mealworms, oats, and chicken scratch, seasoned to perfection. The five-star reviews reflect customer satisfaction with the quality of Pampered Chicken Mama’s products and how much their birds enjoy these small-batch treats. The Valentine Goody Box contains seven limited-edition treat blends totaling 12 pounds. Flap on over to Pampered Chicken Mama‘s shop and get your box for $49.99.

Fresh Eggs Daily Valentine Heart Seed Treats

I feel like a fairly accomplished woman until I come across a lady like Lisa Steele. Lisa is a fifth generation chicken farmer who has, among other things, written a cookbook filled with egg-forward recipes. And when she realized that Valentine’s Day was “just around the corner,” it prompted her to create adorable heart-shaped seed treats for her chickens. Not only is Lisa accomplished, but she is also generous, and as such has shared her recipe for these delicious Valentines so that you can whip up a batch for your own backyard brood. The ingredient list (including honey and peanut butter) and recipe directions are straightforward and easy to follow. There is no charge for the recipe; your only costs are ingredients.

Annie’s Sweetheart Chicken Treats

As Annie says, your flock might not know it’s Valentine’s Day, but a special treat makes them (like us) feel loved regardless of the reason. Like Lisa’s, Annie’s Sweetheart Chicken Treats are DIY. Like Lisa, Annie has precise ingredients and directions. However, the ingredients in Annie’s Sweetheart Treats are radically different. They include blackstrap molasses, coconut oil, and eggs, including the shells! The only cost to you for this fabulous fowl fun is the ingredients. Make it a family affair for a priceless experience.

Pirate’s Beak Valentine Heart Box

The Pirate’s Beak consistently creates terrific topical treats for your indoor fliers. Regardless of the occasion, you’ll find wonderfully whimsical inventory at this Etsy shop. And like Annie said, who cares if your bird knows it’s Valentine’s Day? They will know that they are loved and have a special treat to keep them occupied. Stash your bird’s favorite treat inside the box and then watch them forage away to their heart’s content. Buy the Valentine Heart Box for $12.60 at the Pirate’s Beak.

Bite Me Birdie Molly Valentine

This shredder from Bite Me Birdie will entertain you and your small- to medium-sized fliers.

A reason we love our pets is for the comfort and enjoyable distractions they provide. Shredder toys are not only a treat for our feathered friends. They are also a dandy diversion for us, their people. Sure to elicit some ooohs and awwws, along with a lot of laughter, Bite Me Birdie’s Molly Valentine will brighten the day for all. Fly on over to Bite Me Birdie for the Molly Valentine, available for $18.

Cheep Thrills Valentine-themed Foraging Flat

Described as a BYOT (Bring Your Own Treats), Cheep Thrills’ Valentine-themed foraging box is what the doctor ordered to combat the winter blahs. Hide your flier’s favorite treats in this colorful forager, and prepare to be entertained as your bird rummages. The box is zinc-free and contains sola flowers, vine hearts, thin pine hearts, and yucca sticks. The reviews for similar products from this Etsy shop are positive with many returning customers. Give your Valentine a treat that you will both enjoy for $18.75.

Hand-Knitted Chicken Jumper

For a Valentine’s Day to be remembered, celebrate by dressing up your flock. This adorable jumper from FurNFeatherz will keep you smiling. Designed for ease and comfort, you’ll have the best-dressed flock on the block. Unlike all of the other items on our list, FurNFeatherz’s sweater will last to see another Valentine’s Day. See what FurNFeatherz has to offer beyond the Valentine jumper, which is available for $11.07.