If you like to have a few projects going to keep you busy and you fancy yourself as a bit of a DIY whiz then you’re going to love these poultry related DIY projects we’ve found.
Just like humans, chickens are always looking for something new and exciting to keep them entertained so they’re sure to be grateful for all your hard work. It’s time to dig out that tool kit and get yourself down to B&Q!
Wine bottle grit dispenser
We love this wine bottle grit/oyster shell dispenser. Not only will you be doing something good for your hens but you’ll also be doing something good for the environment by recycling your old wine bottles.
This project is fantastic if you like to recycle as you can also use any piece of timber and an old tuna tin!
Get the full step-by-step instructions from Fresh Eggs Daily.
Chicken swing
If you fancy something a little more ambitious and you think your chickens are lacking entertainment then why not treat them to a homemade chicken swing?
The beauty of this project is you use any materials you have to hand so you won’t need to spend money buying special materials or a specific type of wood.
Attainable Sustainable has full chicken swing instructions – including pictures – if you want to try your hand at the ultimate chicken entertainment project.
Duck pond
Although ducks don’t need a vast expanse of water to be happy they do enjoy having a decent pond to splash around in. If a plastic tub or child’s paddling pool isn’t cutting it you could always build a more permanent solution.
Tyrant Farm’s tutorial has everything you need to know about building a duck pond and DIY biofilter that will keep your webbed footed friends amused for hours on end.
Pond filter and shower
If you’re considering simply revamping your duck pond, rather than a bigger project like the one above, then setting up a decent filtration system would benefit both you and your birds. Plus, who wouldn’t want a duck shower?!
Again, this project can be completed using things you have sat around at home, so you shouldn’t need to buy anything except the filter.
Get the full instructions, plus advice and tips for design and build, here.