Those new to chicken-keeping may never have heard of a chicken saddle or chicken diaper, but if you keep chickens, chances are, you’re likely to need one sooner or later.  Why would you ever need a saddle or diaper for a chicken? Good question. The Chicken Chick Hen Mating Saddle™

 

Chicken diapers and saddles | Underside of chicken saddle
Chicken diapers and saddles | Chicken Saddle
The Chicken Chick’s Hen Mating Saddle™, also known as a hen apron.

A hen saddle is a piece of material that protects a chicken’s skin and feathers from damage due to rooster over-mating. During mating, a rooster stands on a hen’s back, holding her neck feathers with his beak and steadying himself with his feet. This activity, known as treading, can cause feather loss and skin injuries. An aggressive rooster, or one with a preference for a particular hen, may cause bald spots on a hen’s back and wings; these vulnerable areas can be protected with the use of a properly constructed and fitted hen saddle.

Rooster mating hen
During mating, a rooster stands on (treads) the hens’ back and wings to balance himself.

Esta magia se puede utilizar para cualquier propósito, incluso si tiene anormalidades anatómicas de los genitales o si no tiene ninguna excitación sexual.También es posible obtener resultados negativos si la disfunción eréctil es consecuencia más aquí de un traumatismo psicológico o de un proceso inflamatorio urogenital. En esta situación, es necesaria una terapia específica, pero no sintomática.

Chicken diapers and saddles | Feather loss on hen's back due to rooster treading & hen apron being modeled.
Chicken diapers and saddles | Polish hen wearing a hen saddle

Chicken diapers are used not only for house chickens, but for times when a chicken becomes house-bound due to a serious injury or illness requiring close supervision. The diapers provide the chicken-keeper with the option not to keep their pet penned-up in a crate or cage for the duration of their recovery. They are easy to put on, adjustable and have a waterproof liner in the pouch. The ‘V’ shape allows it to cup around the chicken’s tail to provide a good fit.

Chicken diapers and saddles | Silver Spangled Hamburg Hen wearing a chicken diaper
Stella, my Silver Spangled Hamburg, models a diaper.
Chicken diapers and saddles | Chicken diaper with removable, washable insert.
Chicken diapers and saddles | Chicken diaper, view of the insert inside
The white material is a removable pouch.

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Those new to chicken-keeping may never have heard of a chicken saddle or chicken diaper, but if you keep chickens, chances are, you’re likely to need one sooner or later.  Why would you ever need a saddle or diaper for a chicken? Good question. The Chicken Chick Hen Mating Saddle™

 

Chicken diapers and saddles | Underside of chicken saddle
Chicken diapers and saddles | Chicken Saddle
The Chicken Chick’s Hen Mating Saddle™, also known as a hen apron.

A hen saddle is a piece of material that protects a chicken’s skin and feathers from damage due to rooster over-mating. During mating, a rooster stands on a hen’s back, holding her neck feathers with his beak and steadying himself with his feet. This activity, known as treading, can cause feather loss and skin injuries. An aggressive rooster, or one with a preference for a particular hen, may cause bald spots on a hen’s back and wings; these vulnerable areas can be protected with the use of a properly constructed and fitted hen saddle.

Rooster mating hen
During mating, a rooster stands on (treads) the hens’ back and wings to balance himself.

Esta magia se puede utilizar para cualquier propósito, incluso si tiene anormalidades anatómicas de los genitales o si no tiene ninguna excitación sexual.También es posible obtener resultados negativos si la disfunción eréctil es consecuencia más aquí de un traumatismo psicológico o de un proceso inflamatorio urogenital. En esta situación, es necesaria una terapia específica, pero no sintomática.

Chicken diapers and saddles | Feather loss on hen's back due to rooster treading & hen apron being modeled.
Chicken diapers and saddles | Polish hen wearing a hen saddle

Chicken diapers are used not only for house chickens, but for times when a chicken becomes house-bound due to a serious injury or illness requiring close supervision. The diapers provide the chicken-keeper with the option not to keep their pet penned-up in a crate or cage for the duration of their recovery. They are easy to put on, adjustable and have a waterproof liner in the pouch. The ‘V’ shape allows it to cup around the chicken’s tail to provide a good fit.

Chicken diapers and saddles | Silver Spangled Hamburg Hen wearing a chicken diaper
Stella, my Silver Spangled Hamburg, models a diaper.
Chicken diapers and saddles | Chicken diaper with removable, washable insert.
Chicken diapers and saddles | Chicken diaper, view of the insert inside
The white material is a removable pouch.
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Kara
Kara
9 years ago

How do I order these…?

Lisa
Lisa
9 years ago

I have used saddles several times and they work really well. I have a hen that needs it right now but with our hot weather I'm afraid she will over heat.

Dennis Doyle
Dennis Doyle
9 years ago

cool!

mainemomandwife
mainemomandwife
9 years ago

i actualy make and sell chicken saddles all my hennys wear them and love them and the roos dont seem to care

Hyper Tay
Hyper Tay
9 years ago

I got 2 styles of saddle for my hens, the butterfly and the shield. When you say they may take a little time to get used to it, how long does that mean? We tried them on one of our BCMs and our Red Stars and both of them completely freaked out. They ran around the yard, bumping into things, trying to rub them off, rolling around, flailing etc. When they finally stopped moving they were heaving and panting, and we decided to take them off before they broke wings or toes. I am so sad, they looked adorable in… Read more »

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