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suziequeue

  • Joined Feb 2010
  • Llanidloes; Powys
Saddle for bare backed hen
« on: July 30, 2013, 01:28:59 pm »
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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jaykay

  • Joined Aug 2012
  • Cumbria/N Yorks border
Re: Saddle for bare backed hen
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2013, 01:35:57 pm »
I've used these before - just the basic one.

poultry saddles

I think I used the small for my Cream Legbars too (check that), but the medium for my Wyandottes, Marans and Sussex.

plumseverywhere

  • Joined Apr 2013
  • Worcestershire
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Re: Saddle for bare backed hen
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2013, 01:40:53 pm »
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
Smallholding in Worcestershire, making goats milk soap for www.itsbaaathtime.com and mum to 4 girls,  goats, sheep, chickens, dog, cat and garden snails...

suziequeue

  • Joined Feb 2010
  • Llanidloes; Powys
Re: Saddle for bare backed hen
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2013, 01:43:46 pm »
Thanks. I have had a look around and purchased a basic canvas one.


Poor old girl.
 
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