Chicken apron creates chaos

[WickedChicksNH]

I got some chicken aprons for my girls because my brahma is really causing damage to them

I put one in Sally my nh red, as you can see in the pic her feathers are already destroyed

I put it on and all he'll broke loose but kind of in a humourous way. All I needed was benny's hill music

I put her down and off she ran in all directions plowing over other chickens
All of them started squaking, some are running around in confusion.
Floyd my frizzle polish had to be caged because he just kept going after her apron
Hes never bothered her before, but is determined to get that apron

Dilemma is do I wait for them and her to get used to it or just take it off
I still have my golden laced wyandotte to put it on and she will not like it but her back is bald from Zeus

She is upstairs in my office right now healing a leg

Anyone had this happen ?
And I think she looks beautiful with it

 

[FortCluck]

I can just see this now!

Hoping someone has more information on this. I don't have issues with my roosters causing damage to my pullets or hens.

 

[MotherHen75]

First of all, that apron is adorable. Two of my hens have the apron/saddles on since they lost most of their backfeathers and the talons of the rooster made holes and scabbing that just kept getting worse. Aprons on, healing up great! It’s really weird how bothered they are about it... Mine almost didn’t even realize it was on. Maybe it’s too tight? Or maybe try a more concealing color so they don’t notice it as much?

 

[2 many chickens]

It may take time but they'll get used to it. Much better than having her back damaged and destroyed by the rooster.
She looks like a pretty little country girl in that dress!

 

[WickedChicksNH]

First of all, that apron is adorable. Two of my hens have the apron/saddles on since they lost most of their backfeathers and the talons of the rooster made holes and scabbing that just kept getting worse. Aprons on, healing up great! It’s really weird how bothered they are about it... Mine almost didn’t even realize it was on. Maybe it’s too tight? Or maybe try a more concealing color so they don’t notice it as much?

Ya know I was like maybe it is the red color that is catching their eye
Maybe I will dye it a lighter color

It's not tight at all, I think it's just something very new to her. She is 4 years old never had something put on her

 

[chrissynemetz]

I've been very lucky in that I've never had to use aprons, so I don't really have any advice to offer. I agree with @MotherHen75 maybe try a different color that blends in better?
The Benny Hill comment made me actually laugh out loud

 

[pennyJo1960]

I have not had to use them but got a great giggle yours antics

 

[DottieMinerva]

I picked up 2 adopted girls who were henpecked pretty bad and put the same apron on (I get a lot of laughs for putting the girls in dresses). I put them on at night when everyone was sleepy and they pretty much went right back to sleep. I do have a red light on in the coop 24/7 to dissuade from wound pecking. Not sure this is a 100% solution but maybe can help for the next girl

 

[WickedChicksNH]

This is the damage creator
And those extra large toes of his
That is my foot he is standing on so you can see how large and I wear a 9 1/2
He is only 6 months old so this is his first puberty
He is actually a very sweet guy just not very gentle when showing his uh love lol

 

[WickedChicksNH]

I picked up 2 adopted girls who were henpecked pretty bad and put the same apron on (I get a lot of laughs for putting the girls in dresses). I put them on at night when everyone was sleepy and they pretty much went right back to sleep. I do have a red light on in the coop 24/7 to dissuade from wound pecking. Not sure this is a 100% solution but maybe can help for the next girl

Omg how sweet are they!!!!
Good ideas i will try them