We are a nation of pet-lovers, from the furry to the feathery! They shower us with so much affection and bring so much joy to our lives, they surely deserve to benefit from our pallet crafting skills too.
So here are some of our favourite ideas for pet pallet projects. Remember to buy pallets for your pet projects; don’t risk using a discarded pallet you’ve found along the way, as you don’t know its history – it could be dangerous for the animals.
Dog Beds
We’re starting with a classic. You can craft something really individual for your dog, something to suit their own personality. Just look at these happy pups in their pallet beds:
Create One Yourself
Here are some of the instructions we’ve found online:
- http://www.1001pallets.com/download/pallet-dog-bed/
- http://www.1001pallets.com/download/one-pallet-dog-bed/
Chicken Coops
More and more people are getting chickens, as part of their journey towards a more sustainable lifestyle. You can save yourself money by building your own DIY chicken coop along the way, giving your chickens a safe, cozy place to live:
Create One Yourself
Here are some of the instructions we’ve found online:
- http://www.instructables.com/id/Pallet-Chicken-Coop/
- http://ladyleeshome.com/how-to-build-chicken-coop/
- http://aranchmom.com/crazy-chicken-coop/
Hay Feeders
Pallets are sturdy enough to use for hay feeders, keeping your horses, goats or other outdoor animals happy:
Create One Yourself
Here’s a set of instructions we found online:
Cat Trees
You could keep your feline friends entertained without spending a fortune with pallet-based climbing units. We think some of these are just purr-fect:
Create One Yourself
Here’s a set of instructions we found online:
We hope you and your pets enjoy these pallet projects together – it’s not only wildlife that can benefit from your crafting skills! Remember to send us photos of the finished results @UniversalPallets, so we can share and inspire more people to get crafting.