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Chicken-themed accessories started popping up in 2020 with picnic tables, tutus, and even walking harnesses! There were also several hilarious videos of people putting arms on chickens. Well, we’re jumping on the bandwagon, as these are the perfect thing to 3D print!
This idea is still pretty new, so there aren’t many files out there. You’ll also quickly see that one designer is the main source of this type of model. Still, we’ve compiled a great list of the coolest and funniest arms out there that are all free to download!
Just note that when trying to put these on or fit these to animals, please be careful and gentle.
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And now, please allow us to strongarm you into checking out this fun list!
T-Rex
Who doesn’t think tiny T-Rex arms are funny? Well, they’re even funnier on a chicken!
For success in printing these arms, you’ll have to pay attention to the orientation: It’s recommended to print with the hoop side flat on the build plate. Still, you’ll need to use supports. The designer printed this model successfully on a Creality Ender 3 Pro.
- Who designed it? My3DPrintForge
- How printable/popular is it? With 27 Makes and 4 Remixes, this is certainly both printable and popular! Most makers used PLA.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse, PrusaPrinters
Hulk
Here’s an earlier creation from 2018 that will be a treat for Marvel fans. This design gives your chicken the gigantic arms of the Incredible Hulk, ready to take on the world.
Like a few other models in this style, when printing it’s recommended to use supports.
Armed
This design comes with human arms in shirt sleeves that can hold multiple accessories; you can choose to arm (pun intended!) your chicken with anything from a spatula to a sword!
This is a really easy print requiring no supports. If you’re having issues with bed adhesion, the creator recommends adding a brim. At the current size and recommended settings, it should take you about three hours to print.
- Who designed it? My3DPrintForge
- How printable/popular is it? There are seven posted Makes and funny Remix with a KFC accessory.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Regular
If you want something semi-normal, this might be the right chicken-arms design for you. There are two versions of this model, one of which is updated to have bigger hands and more details.
When printing, you won’t need supports, and a 15% infill is recommended.
- Who designed it? My3DPrintForge
- How printable/popular is it? There are nine successful Makes of this basic model, with one fun Remix that we’ll feature later as a bonus item.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Boxer
This one is for a “fighting” chicken. The prolific designer who created this model promises more variations in the future, so stay tuned.
It’s recommended to print this model with standard slicer settings of a 0.2-mm layer height on an FDM printer to get the details of the arm muscles and glove folds. You’ll also need supports.
- Who designed it? My3DPrintForge
- How printable/popular is it? There are five Makes and one Remix of this sporty variation on chicken arms.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Egg
While it’s not for a chicken, these egg arms look like an egg has just finished a workout! Or is it just trying to keep up with the Hulk! This model is also great for Saint Patrick’s Day decorations.
The creator used a raft to help with adhesion, and they recommend activating supports.
- Who designed it? Makamaka
- How printable/popular is it? There have been about 350 downloads of this one, though no posted Makes other than the designer’s own.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Crab
Here’s another animal twist on the “arms”, this time for crustaceans! It’s the final design on the list from My3DPrintForge, and this one doesn’t require any supports.
- Who designed it? My3DPrintForge
- How printable/popular is it? There are 2 posted Makes of these crab hands and there are 750 downloads and climbing!
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Bonus: Chicken Finger(s)
No, we don’t mean the snack! If you have a chicken with an attitude, these arms can capture its personality. This design is a Remix of the doll arms featured earlier on the list and comes in one STL file.
Creators who worked with this model said that it printed well until it got to the middle fingers which would end up with the finger broken. To mitigate this, you can edit the model so that the fists are completely closed, though it does take away from the mood of the piece!
- Who designed it? Hello_droogie
- How printable/popular is it? There are 3 fun Makes of this one as well as over 1,400 downloads.
- Where to find it? Thingiverse
Lead image source: Marijn_H via Thingiverse
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