Fabric for Hen Saddle in HOT temps?

[khind]

I have some fabric used to make outdoor curtains/cushions, similar to Sunbrella. I'm wondering if that might be sturdy enough but not too hot for my hen? And I would normally double up on the fabric but I might not double up on this fabric due to heat? I was going to use denim (which I'm guessing would also be hot?) but I already have some of this...

 

[ronott1]

I have some fabric used to make outdoor curtains/cushions, similar to Sunbrella. I'm wondering if that might be sturdy enough but not too hot for my hen? And I would normally double up on the fabric but I might not double up on this fabric due to heat? I was going to use denim (which I'm guessing would also be hot?) but I already have some of this...

@OneMountainAcres might be able to help!

 

[OneMountainAcres]

I use denim and cotton on all of my hen saddles which a few of my hens and all of my turkey hens wear year round. I've never had any issues with overheating. The girls can still flap their wings and dust bathe. If day as long as it's not constricting, it would be fine.

 

[coach723]

I'm in Florida where heat is an issue, I also make mine from sunbrella fabric and I use two layers of fabric with a thin batting in between (helps them stay where they belong better) and I've never had an issue with them overheating in them. They also shed water better.

 

[Homesteadermomma6382]

I crochet mine with 100% cotton yarn

 

[LaFleche]

I use a double layer of fly-screen fabric, so they will be well ventilated and even the dustbath can be taken properly with all the sand and dust running through.

And roostersget a good grip on this fabric.

Edit: Whatever you use I think it important to keep an eye on the possible development of skin issues underneath.

 

[Eggcessive]

I have made some of stretchy polar fleece that are no-sew, and held on entirely by the slits for the wings. I doubt if the fabric matters, since they normally have a down coat, and pant to cool off.
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[khind]

I've looked at the fleece slit-sleeve no-sew saddles, and I would love to do that. And yes, they pant and pull their wings to the side to cool off, but I'm maybe just a woos! - afraid of these temps - 90s and in the low 100s in the summer. And it used to always be a dry heat, but with more rain these past few years, it's more 50/50 dry and very humid.
I would like to experiment with fleece though.I have to make her one right away because I'll be leaving for a week and having the family care for them (with very low confidence in working a saddle on or off a hen). I think I should await to experiment till I get back.