The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: suziequeue on July 30, 2013, 01:28:59 pm
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One of my older speckledys looks like she is getting more than her fair share of "visits" by out cockerel and her back is getting a bit bare and excoriated.
I don't think it's part of a more general moult as the rest of her feathers are fine.
I saw a female turkey wearing a little saddle once.
Can anybody recommend a particular make of saddle for my hen?
I have separated her from the rest of the flock and put her by the window in the shed until I can get a little saddle for her.
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I've used these before - just the basic one.
poultry saddles (http://www.chickenbreeder.co.uk/poultry%20saddles.html)
I think I used the small for my Cream Legbars too (check that), but the medium for my Wyandottes, Marans and Sussex.
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We bought a lovely one from ebay for a rhode rock that was obviously cockies favourite last year. It was made and sold by a lady that gave donations to the BHWT. can't remember sellers name but I'm sure she'll still be doign them if you search on ebay for hen saddle
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Thanks. I have had a look around and purchased a basic canvas one.
Poor old girl.