Do you leave saddles on overnight?

[Nicky S]

One of my girls was getting rather bare on her back, so I got her a saddle which I managed to get on her this morning. She's adjusted very well but was not a fan of having it put on at all...so now I'm thinking is it ok to leave on all the time while she needs it, or do I have to take off at night? It's a Downunder one.

 

[MysteryChicken]

One of my girls was getting rather bare on her back, so I got her a saddle which I managed to get on her this morning. She's adjusted very well but was not a fan of having it put on at all...so now I'm thinking is it ok to leave on all the time while she needs it, or do I have to take off at night? It's a Downunder one.View attachment 2999936

I leave on 24/7, & until feathers are molted, & replaced with new. Routine checks underneath to monitor feather regrowth.

 

[Nicky S]

I leave on 24/7, & until feathers are molted, & replaced with new. Routine checks underneath to monitor feather regrowth.

Oh that’s good - thank you! I didn’t want to have to do all that fussing and wriggling every morning

 

[MysteryChicken]

Oh that’s good - thank you! I didn’t want to have to do all that fussing and wriggling every morning

You're welcome.

Mine get out of the single strap design, so I use this type I order from China. Can't find a US seller of the design.

 

[Nicky S]

You're welcome.

Mine get out of the single strap design, so I use this type I order from China. Can't find a US seller of the design.View attachment 3000082

Oh those are cute! So far she’s kept hers on today, she seems to have forgotten about it. Hopefully it stays that way!

 

[MysteryChicken]

Oh those are cute! So far she’s kept hers on today, she seems to have forgotten about it. Hopefully it stays that way!

That's good.

Thanks.

I have a few Houdini's, that escape their saddles. One even managed to wiggle out of this design. Crazy birds.