The season of giving may have already arrived, but let’s face it. We flock keepers tend to be overwhelmingly busy caring for our chickens, keeping tabs on our own households, and working our paying jobs.
There’s a very good chance that we haven’t finished our holiday shopping yet.
There’s a very good chance that we haven’t started our holiday shopping yet. For those of us who are up to our necks in to-dos—and for those of us who simply procrastinate as long as possible—here’s my annual gift guide for the chicken lover in your life.
Joie Big Boiley
Yes, you can boil an egg in the microwave. With the Joie Big Boiley, you can safely soft or hard cook up to four eggs without having an explosive disaster all over your oven’s interior. Simply add water to the fill line, pierce each egg with the provided egg-piercing tool, place the eggs pierced side up into the egg cups, screw the lid on, and cook—four minutes for soft boiled, 10 minutes for hard boiled.
I’ll admit, anxieties arose regarding piercing the eggs. But the process was remarkably easy. And the eggs came out perfectly cooked.
With its white body and orange handles, the Big Boiley even resembles an egg. At approximately $12 each, it’s the ideal gift for anyone who adores egg-salad sandwiches … or has trouble boiling eggs on the stove. Available on Amazon.com.
Read more: Check out this recipe for delicious egg and herb pastry squares!
Countertop Measuring Spoon Set
What poultry keeper doesn’t have at least one chicken kitchen gadget (yes, that’s quite a tongue twister!)? I thought I had them all… until I saw these Chicken Measuring Spoons at Bits and Pieces.
A sweet ceramic hen seems to be carrying four chicks on her back, just like real hens do. In this case, however, the chicks are actually measuring spoons, from one-quarter teaspoon to one tablespoon in size.
Any baking enthusiast will appreciate having measuring spoons at the ready versus having to root around for them in a drawer. The whimsical chicken design makes this gift all the more charming. Approximately $25.
Fried Egg Blanket
The second I saw this at The Apollo Box, I knew I’d finally found the perfect chicken gift for my college-age son. He’s impossible to buy for, mainly because he spends all his earnings on whatever he wants instead of on stuff like mortgage, car payments and utilities.
The blanket is a throw blanket shaped like an actual fried egg, with the yolk slightly raised from the white. Available in three sizes, the fried egg blanket makes a perfect dorm-room conversation piece… and is perfect for quick naps on the couch at home. Prices vary according to size.
Read more: Deck the coop with these 4 poultry-safe wreath designs.
Gummy Fried Eggs
Contrary to what the name implies, these are actually candies, not fried eggs that were cooked to death. Fruity in flavor and fun to look at, these gummy fried eggs make the perfect stocking stuffer, white elephant gift, or snack for your Christmas movie marathon. Available by the pound from Nuts.com.
Personalized Throw Pillow
Add a touch of the chicken life to your living room with this adorable decorative pillow by Gear Lit. The ultimate customized chicken gift, this pillow can be personalized with your choice of 20 different backgrounds, four different phrases and 16 different chicken breeds for up to six birds. You can even add your layers’ names to boot!
The pillow comes in two sizes—16 x 16 and 18 x 18. And the pillow cover is machine washable. Prefer something somewhat more understated? GearLit also offers a personalized door mat.
Deviled Egg Socks
For the handsome devil in your life, these egg socks say it all! These poly-cotton crew socks feature an eye-catching deviled-egg design printed all over each sock. There’s even an egg with a forked tail and devil’s horns, should anyone question the kind of eggs these are.
The socks fit men’s shoe sizes 6 through 12.5 and come in your choice of charcoal or turquoise. Perfect to wear to a formal occasion for just the right touch of levity. Approximately $12 per pair at HotSox.com.
