Several years ago we lost some rather large trees to a storm, so I've been coming up with creative DIY projects and asking my husband to cut me stumps for the run for our chickens to stand on in the winter and more stumps to make the chickens an awesome dust bath spa area.

Last fall I used a fallen limb to make a chicken swing. But my latest DIY project required only a thin slice cut from the fallen tree. Check this awesome Chalkboard Sign I made!

The sign comes in handy to use to keep a list of supplies you need to buy, or to track how many eggs you're collecting each week. You could even use it to count down the days until eggs are due to hatch or as a reminder of your chickens' names or the daily routine for a sitter if you're going on vacation.

DIY Stump Slice Chalkboard Sign for your Chicken Coop

Sand the front side of your slice for a nice smooth writing surface, if necessary. Tape around the outer edge, leaving a one inch border, then paint the front surface with the chalkboard paint. I applied three coats, waiting about two hours in between each coat. 

Once the paint is completely dry, remove the tape. Drill a small hole on either side of the top outer rim and screw in an eye hook into each hole. Attach a length of twine so you can hang your chalkboard.

And that's it, you're done. Hang your sign up in your coop. Wipes clean with a damp cloth or sponge.