After reading about rescued hens sometimes needing sweaters, I decided to give it a shot at making some in various sizes, especially after I saw how bad moulting CAN be for some. I didn't want to get stuck in the middle of winter with an injured or ill chicken and not have something extra around to keep them warm.
The first one I did was based on the Little Hens Rescue pattern. But after attempting to try it on my Harriet, I decided these should not HAVE to be pulled over the head. So subsequent ones I have made have buttons at the top, too, so I can put it on side to side. I have not tried any of these on my girls yet because there has been no need. But it has been quite enjoyable making them. Here are a few:
Has anyone else done any hand-made comfort projects or cute crafts for their chickens?
The first one I did was based on the Little Hens Rescue pattern. But after attempting to try it on my Harriet, I decided these should not HAVE to be pulled over the head. So subsequent ones I have made have buttons at the top, too, so I can put it on side to side. I have not tried any of these on my girls yet because there has been no need. But it has been quite enjoyable making them. Here are a few:
Has anyone else done any hand-made comfort projects or cute crafts for their chickens?
