Back in 2012, one of our new baby frizzles didn't have any feathers on her back. She was getting quite the sunburn!!! Now, chicken saddles are mainly used for when roosters start hurting the hens during breeding or as a hawk deterrent with certain patterns on the saddles!
These can easily be made as long as you have some fabric, elastic, thread , and a needle!
Be careful of what kind of material you use though~ as some may make the chicken too hot. (So steer clear of dark colors, thick fabrics, and plastics)
I used some simple cloth for my saddle. I cut out two pieces and sewed them together. Then I added two elastic bands to cross across my hens chest to hold it on her.
However... she did manage to wiggle out of the saddle I made her. It was my first attempt but it stayed on her long enough for her feathers to grow back! :]
So if you have roosters hurting your hens, have a threat of hawks attacking your flock, or your hens need protection from the sun,rain,or snow: Consider making one of these for them ;]
Oh!! I almost forgot! If you are interested in making a saddle here is the outline I used :] Pretty straight forward!
Thank you! I hav ea few hens suddenly damaged by the rooster. I will have to do this as I am scared they get infected if the skin stays bare. He also damaged where the wings are attached to the body, I spray F10 germicidal disinfectant but of course it does not help regrowth. Herbertsdale South Africa
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