tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268668683658948365.post8123514155177790053..comments2023-08-17T01:27:39.478-07:00Comments on Homespun Inspirations: Chicken Saddles and Imaginary Conversation With the CatKellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15833956523945847589noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268668683658948365.post-70042849367331936292017-07-30T09:24:54.415-07:002017-07-30T09:24:54.415-07:00Do you have a pdf if that pattern for the saddles?...Do you have a pdf if that pattern for the saddles?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07102402009003195781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268668683658948365.post-28020377728878911302014-02-15T06:10:25.205-08:002014-02-15T06:10:25.205-08:00I looooove hen saddles! I made one of these for a ...I looooove hen saddles! I made one of these for a hen that was getting sunburned where she was missing feathers! <br />http://chelseyschickens.blogspot.com/2014/02/saddles-for-hens.html<br /><br />Also your blog is so lovely! :] I'll have to check back for more!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09484428915017199599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268668683658948365.post-25828136418026099892012-12-05T18:24:57.008-08:002012-12-05T18:24:57.008-08:00So neat! Great post. So neat! Great post. luckybunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17663313808544386765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268668683658948365.post-50924874355221843352012-11-11T16:06:09.031-08:002012-11-11T16:06:09.031-08:00For those who are wondering the chicken apron or c...For those who are wondering the chicken apron or chicken saddle is a dual purpose item. It is indeed used to protect the hens backs from the roosters spurs and claws and feet in general, during their "frolics" as Mark so tastefully put it, but it also protects them from the other girls in the flock. The term "pecking order" isn't just a term. The dominant hens in a group will also pick at the feathers on the lower back of more submissive hens. I was just fooled in fact. I thought it was my two roos doing the damage and I removed them and the problem not only persisted but actually got worse (likely because by removing the roos I changed the pecking order.) It is generally but not always the larger hens (and of course the roosters) who do the damage because they are larger. For those who may be interested and don't have the experience I for instance have 4 Black Jersey Giants, 4 Buff Orpingtons, 3 Silver laced Wyandottes, 3 Welsuumers. I listed them in order largest to smallest according to appearance, which is all that will matter from the hen's point of view. The Jerseys are perfect, the buffs are nearly perfect, the Wyandottes are seriously defeathered...(why I'm here actually) and the Welsummers, are nearly perfect but I've noticed they appear a bit spookier than the rest of the chickens and tend to scuttle out of the way quicker (I think that's what saved them) Kelly you absolutely rock to put up your directions and pattern. Thank you so very much!!! Just to give me an idea here, what breeds of chickens do you keep? That will give me a better picture of how long to make that elastic. Also, although it is really tempting...I mean really really tempting here to buy some very cool quilting pattern I have noticed that my Jersey Giant girls pick on the little flowers sewn on my daughters jacket. My thought here is that a plain fabric may be the one that will last longest and best. I think I will try mine out of some sort of thick duck cloth and quilted material, since I'm in New England. Have a lovely day everyone!Chloehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14976171355894570148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268668683658948365.post-34697917428247897182012-10-25T16:19:18.598-07:002012-10-25T16:19:18.598-07:00I believe those are so the rooster doesn't def...I believe those are so the rooster doesn't defeather them during their "frolicks"Marksunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323783062167341146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268668683658948365.post-36321488673787832462012-10-25T16:03:45.809-07:002012-10-25T16:03:45.809-07:00I hate to be obtuse, but why do you put saddles on...I hate to be obtuse, but why do you put saddles on your chickens?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08950153408532010946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268668683658948365.post-79923839830752592932012-10-25T16:03:31.433-07:002012-10-25T16:03:31.433-07:00Thank You for sharing... Diane from Tha Lazy Chick...Thank You for sharing... Diane from Tha Lazy Chicken CoopDianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01033791267952522698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268668683658948365.post-7383010968948109292012-02-27T14:45:39.905-08:002012-02-27T14:45:39.905-08:00Jocelyn, I had to take one of the aprons off of on...Jocelyn, I had to take one of the aprons off of one of the girls because it was rubbing of her feathers. I need to loosen her straps I think. The other 2 have stayed on with minor adjustments every now and then. <br /><br />How are your ladies doing with theirs? And I'll let Merlin now she has another fan when she gets up from nap #20! ;0)<br />Blessings, KellyKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15833956523945847589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268668683658948365.post-69182616129178538272012-02-26T06:09:45.843-08:002012-02-26T06:09:45.843-08:00I think they look great. Are they staying on? ...I think they look great. Are they staying on? They are tres chic!!<br /><br />And your kitty is still beautiful. What a face!Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14823007336688773304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268668683658948365.post-80978667039796205112012-02-20T10:22:43.205-08:002012-02-20T10:22:43.205-08:00Thank you, Heather, for the compliments. And I'...Thank you, Heather, for the compliments. And I'll let Merlin know that you commented on her again. (Merlin is a girl, she came with the name!)And yes, she is cute. And she really is sweet and very good natured. Have a lovely day! Blessings, KellyKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15833956523945847589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5268668683658948365.post-78492515574904599982012-02-20T08:15:33.777-08:002012-02-20T08:15:33.777-08:00I think those chicken saddles are just the cutest ...I think those chicken saddles are just the cutest things ever. Thanks for the instructions..and poor Merlin, tought life, but he's such a CUTE kitty cat :) :) Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather :)Heather's Blog-o-ramahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490555197097928275noreply@blogger.com