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Chicken Saddle with Metal Snaps 25 x 19 cm Textile Back Apron with Adjustable Straps for Feather Protection

Chicken Saddle with Metal Snaps 25 x 19 cm Textile Back Apron with Adjustable Straps for Feather Protection

The back apron protects the feathers of hens from pecking and damage from the rooster. Two straps around the wings easily fasten with sturdy metal snaps. Full description
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Chicken Saddle with Metal Snaps 25 x 19 cm Textile Back Apron with Adjustable Straps for Feather Protection

The chicken saddle is a simple textile apron that fits over the back of laying hens and protects their feathers in regular husbandry. It covers the back of the hen and helps prevent other hens from pecking at its feathers or the rooster from damaging its back with claws and beak during mating. The apron measures 25 x 19 cm, so it covers a larger part of the back and shoulders. It attaches to the body with two straps that go around the wings and fasten with metal snaps. The saddle is lightweight and does not restrict the hen while scratching or moving around the run.

The apron is made from sturdy fabric and has a bound edge around the entire perimeter, which maintains the shape of the saddle and reinforces its edges. A similar binding runs along the bottom of the apron. The straps are made from durable webbing, and their length can be adjusted according to the size of the hen. The metal snaps fasten with a press and can be easily undone, allowing you to put on and take off the saddle in no time. Under the covered back, damaged feathers can grow back peacefully, as bare spots no longer attract other hens to peck.

  • Product Type – saddle or back apron for hens
  • Purpose – protection of feathers on the back from pecking and damage during mating
  • Dimensions – 25 x 19 cm
  • Material – sturdy fabric with a bound edge
  • Attachment – two adjustable straps around the wings
  • Fastening – metal snaps
  • Usage – laying hens in domestic husbandry and on farms
  • Package Contents – 1 chicken saddle

Putting it on is quick and easy. Place the apron on the hen's back so that the upper narrower part faces the neck, pass the straps around the wings, and snap the snaps closed. The straps should hold the saddle securely on the back but must not constrict the hen or restrict wing movement. The saddle is easiest to put on in the evening or during a calm moment when the hen is in the coop and can be easily caught. If the apron gets dirty in the run, unfasten the snaps, remove the saddle, and clean it with water. Once dry, it is ready for reuse and can be worn repeatedly until the feathers on the back grow back.

The chicken saddle is a practical tool for smallholders who want to protect the feathers of their laying hens and provide them with peace during moulting. It is particularly suitable for flocks with a rooster and for hens that already have bare or pecked areas on their backs. The size 25 x 19 cm will cover the backs of most hens in domestic husbandry. The fastening with metal snaps makes it easy to put on and take off without complicated threading. The saddle can be used in the garden, in the coop, and on smaller farms.

Price incl. VAT €24.41