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Day 13 My Christmas "Chicken" Tree


Blogmas 2021



My "Chicken" Tree 

I had made all this last year for Christmas
and to be in full disclosure, I haven't taken it down. It stayed up in the corner of the living room all year. That is how much I love it

Update here 12-13-21
I wrote those words and this post 9 years ago on this day. And that tree has remained up the whole time except a few years ago I changed the tree to a aluminum one.
You will see the original pictures of the tree. Except the first one and this next one. 




I had found a crochet pattern on Ravelry for these rooster ornament. I ended up only making one a rooster (love machine) and the rest to be my flock I have
   

If you leave off the tail feathers they look like hens.


  So I made them to look like my flock of girls.


Then I added these fake eggs I found at Hobby Lobby,
except the ones in the wooden box at the bottom of the tree, they are real.


  I put the rooster at the top, looking over his hens.


  For garland I use a boa of white feathers.

 I took these pictures on my I-Phone using the camera + app I have.
Sometimes I get some really good pictures


And sometimes I forget to check my photos, a little out of focus.
Close up of one of the hens


 Here is the flock
Now that I have them on the tree, I believe I could use a few more.
They are easy and really do not take long to make.


I am reposting this one today because I thought you might enjoy seeing a fun themed tree. 

So many beautiful tree to see.

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  1. BarbaraDecember 17, 2012 at 1:48 AM

    Too cute!

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  2. Our Neck of the WoodsDecember 17, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    How cute! I love how you used white feathers for the garland. Very creative! I love chickens so I might have to do a chicken tree next year :)

    Visiting from Clever Chicks Blog Hop.
    Tammy
    ourneckofthewoods.net

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  3. Dogwood Lane RamblesDecember 17, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    Oh my, hold me back! A chicken tree why didn't I think of that? Love at first sight, you are so creative. Merry Christmas.

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  4. UnknownDecember 17, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Oh man that is too cute! I was getting ready to donate a small tree we have, no way now! Off to buy some chicken stuff tomorrow! That would be perfect in my kitchen :) Wish I could crotchet that well....

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  5. Chookyblue......December 19, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    love the Chicken tree.......just perfect..........those chickens are sooo cute..........

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  6. UnknownDecember 20, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Hey Kat, I couldn't find a "contact me" spot here. Could I buy a set of your crocheted chickens from you? I can't find any small fake chickens anywhere! Bummer, sob!!! Let me know if that's possible? I can pay shipping too :)

    Thanks!!!
    Nancy

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  7. UnknownDecember 20, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    Oooopps, sorry I found it!

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  8. Kathy Felsted UsherDecember 22, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    I would love to do this! I went to the site where you can purchase but I just don't know how to crochet other than straight stitches. If I find someone (maybe at my office?) that can help me I want to come back and get this pattern.I love this.

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  9. Kathy Shea Mormino, The Chicken ChickDecember 23, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Love it!!! Very festive. :)

    Thank you for linking up with the Clever Chicks this week; I hope you’ll join us again!

    Cheers,
    Kathy Shea Mormino
    The Chicken Chick
    http://www.The-Chicken-Chick.com

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  10. Pioneer Woman at HeartJanuary 1, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    Just came over after Nancy shared her ornaments. So cute! Would love to make those for gifting next Christmas.

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  11. AnonymousDecember 7, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Love ♥ sooooo much!!
    Iam sharing this on our FB chicken page
    The Lazy Chicken Coop for our fans to see it
    -Donna

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  12. Chookyblue......December 13, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    love the chooks............

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  13. VivianDecember 17, 2013 at 4:34 PM

    Absolutely love your chicken tree. I have a chicken theme in my kitchen. This would compliment it perfectly. Alas, I already have a tree in my kitchen that I decorated with small kitchen utensils, measuring spoons, cups, etc. Now, I know what I'll do next year.

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  14. UnknownDecember 13, 2014 at 2:56 PM

    I just put mine up, still loving it!!! :) Thanks again for the hens, they really make me smile....

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  15. JulieroseDecember 13, 2021 at 9:19 PM

    Awww that is just so cute--I love it...it made me smile hugs, Julierose

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