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Friday, December 20, 2013

Feathered Friend Friday: Chicken Coop Cheer

Welcome to our "Feathered Friend Friday" series. Each Friday I write a post with interesting facts, photos, or funny stories about our chickens and guineas. If you need to catch up, you'll find all the Feathered Friend Friday posts here.       

After spending some time making the house look nice and festive for the Christmas season, I had an idea. I've never decorated the coops before, but I wanted to add a little cheer to the chickens' homes as well.

The roosters' coop

Why should the humans have all the fun? :) I thought adding inexpensive wreaths with red bows would be a good way to perk up the coops a bit. I love how they make me smile every time I let the chickens out each morning or lock them up at night.

The main coop

Perhaps the chickens don't notice, but it makes everything feel more festive to me. Why not spread some Christmas cheer to your feathered friends as well this year?


~Tammy

48 comments:

  1. Linda W.December 20, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    I love that you decorate your chicken coop!

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  2. daisy gDecember 20, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    Love it! That'll put those girls in the holiday spirit!

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  3. WillowDecember 20, 2013 at 12:34 PM

    Yay ! Coop scoop festivity ~ you know I love it :)))

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  4. TexWisGirlDecember 20, 2013 at 12:46 PM

    really, really cute. :)

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  5. Buttons ThoughtsDecember 20, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    Oh I LOVE it Tammy those are indeed the luckiest chickens in the world. Happy Holidays. Hug B

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  6. AnonymousDecember 20, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    Any thing that makes you smile is a worthwhile thing to do. Happy Holidays!

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  7. CraveCuteDecember 20, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    I think the light colored chicken in your third picture is admiring the wreath! Merry Christmas!

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  8. Masshole MommyDecember 20, 2013 at 1:01 PM

    I love that you decorate the coop! It's so festive :)

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  9. AmandaDecember 20, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Great photos! We used to decorate the exterior of our barn with wreaths and lights. Always looked so festive. Plus, your outbuildings are part of your "home" just like your actual house is! Makes sense to me!

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  10. ReifynDecember 20, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    I love to see big ol' Duchess in the background, looking in at the birds. I like that breed of dog—a sheep dog I think: part way between dog and sheep!

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  11. Lisa @ Two Bears FarmDecember 20, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    That is so cute! No doubt the chickens must love it.

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  12. Sue FrelickDecember 20, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Oh! Now that is a cute idea. Leave them up until it snows again and you will have some sweet pictures for next year's Christmas cards. ;-)

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  13. LizDecember 20, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    The coop looks very festive!! Just love your big, cuddly dog!

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  14. The CrankyDecember 20, 2013 at 3:41 PM

    That is absolutely adorable Tammy!

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  15. Lyn MoonDecember 20, 2013 at 3:52 PM

    I think it's great that you decorate your coop. It looks very festive. Chickens bring a lot of smiles to our lives. I decorated my coop also. Check it out. It's repurposed4life.blogspot.com under Christmas at the Hen House. Merry Christmas to you.

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  16. NancyDecember 20, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    I agree! You did a fabulous job. xo

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  17. thewovenspokeDecember 20, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    What lucky chickens :) Great idea. Happy Christmas.

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  18. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieDecember 20, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Like a page out of Country Living Magazine! Love it! Hugs xo Karen

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  19. UnknownDecember 20, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Absolutely adore that last shot-it's magazine worthy. Love the idea of decorating for the girls!!! You rock

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  20. JeanneDecember 20, 2013 at 8:19 PM

    Love that last shot especially of your gorgeous chickens and that darling little barn with the wreath in the background. Think that is great that you added that and it definitely added alot to the chicken coop. Great shots. HOpe that you have a wonderful Christmas! Know your chickens will also be having something special for their Christmas dinner.

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  21. Patty SumnerDecember 20, 2013 at 8:20 PM

    What a great idea! I love the coop all decorated up. I can just hear the hen yard chat.....I am sure the Christmas decor is the talk of the coop..

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  22. born imaginative.December 20, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Great idea! Looks like a picture from a magazine!

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  23. flyingjenDecember 20, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    I wanted to string lights on the outside of the coop, but we couldn't figure a way to plug in Christmas lights, the heat lamp (for when we need it) and the water dish. So the ladies will have to make due with the icicle lights on the house.

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  24. amandaDecember 21, 2013 at 3:10 AM

    Love it, Tammy!
    Years ago when we built our "barn" I had to have a Christmas wreath up in the peak.. it was barely seen by anyone, but it just made me so happy. :) I actually used an old kids' bike tire that I found in the garage, and wrapped it in some inexpensive fake garland then added a red bow - you'd never know it was a bike tire!
    Your photos still have me smiling. It's been super busy, but I'm loving the spirit of Christmas!

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  25. eileeninmdDecember 21, 2013 at 3:49 AM

    Tammy, the wreath does look great! Love the cute chickens and your adorable Duchess. Enjoy your weekend!

    Merry Christmas to you and yours!

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  26. Tanya BreeseDecember 21, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    oh gosh i love that you decorated your little coop...you think of everything!! merry christmas!!

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  27. Big Rigs 'n Lil' CookiesDecember 21, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    You are the best chicken "mom" EVER! Such a lucky flock to have you :)

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  28. esosandraDecember 21, 2013 at 2:26 PM

    Haha This chickens are well loved and I love that little door at the bottom. Cute.

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  29. Horst in EdmontonDecember 21, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    Tammy, Love your chicken coop decorations, have a wonderful Christmas and keep warm.

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  30. UnknownDecember 21, 2013 at 4:35 PM

    How awesome that you decorated the coops! I love it Tammy!

    Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
    xoxo

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  31. ginDecember 21, 2013 at 5:19 PM

    i love your idea! very cute and it does make me smile too, to see the bright wreath on the chickens' house. I don't have chickens but i just might have to put a wreath on the barn. thanks for sharing!

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  32. mail4roseyDecember 21, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    I think it's a perfect idea. :)

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  33. Carla from The RiverDecember 21, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    My parents decorate their barn too, for the cows. :-) And the milk man.
    I love the idea.
    When the boys were 3 and 5, we decorated a little tree outside for our bunnies, next to their hutch.

    Merry Christmas!

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  34. Our photosDecember 21, 2013 at 8:58 PM

    Lovely is your photos!
    We wish you a Merry Christmas,
    RW & SK

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  35. Catches the EyeDecember 22, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    Lovely idea it is just lovely .
    Hope you have a wonderful Sunday
    :) x

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  36. ElaDecember 22, 2013 at 8:17 AM

    Lovely decorations.
    I wish You a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !

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  37. SuzanDecember 22, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    Cute!! I'm sure they appreciated your decorations!!

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  38. must love junkDecember 22, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Love this!! Your pics are just wonderful!
    Susan

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  39. Staci@LifeAtCobbleHillFarmDecember 22, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    So sweet. :) Hope the chickens, roosters and guinea's get everything they asked for!! :)

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  40. i am pamDecember 22, 2013 at 7:40 PM

    Loving the chicken posts. I always wondered how chickens faired in the cold. I guess they adapt and go with the flow. Lovely photos.

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  41. UnknownDecember 23, 2013 at 6:07 AM

    I am going to try and convince OH's parents to put a wreath on their coop. Makes it look so festive and pretty.

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  42. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresDecember 23, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    Those are some very lucky chickens. The coop looks very festive indeed. And they have their own little entryway. So cute! Best wishes for the holidays, Tammy

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  43. Our photosDecember 23, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Thanks for your post on our blog.
    Greetings, RW & SK

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  44. AnonymousDecember 23, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    How festive and lovely!

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  45. KnatoleeDecember 23, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    THose look great! Happy Christmas!

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  46. MariaDecember 24, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Looks so cozy! Merry X-mas!

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  47. luckybunnyDecember 29, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    I LOVE these photos :)

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  48. zoozoo4uApril 16, 2014 at 8:08 AM

    nice chicken coop photos, i am planning to build this one on next weekend..

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