Predator eyes saddle apron for rooster

[Pennys Mama]

Works for butterflies... du'nit?

Indeed!!!

 

[R2elk]

Indeed!!!
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Yes but butterflies are trying to deter small birds not hawks.

 

[Pennys Mama]

Yes but butterflies are trying to deter small birds not hawks.

Fine!

I just don't want him to die

 

[50-45-1]

i can see these attached on a saddle but still not sure what good it might do. it also might be a really interesting thing for the other chickens to peck at.
good luck! your rooster is beautiful!

 

[Pennys Mama]

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i can see these attached on a saddle but still not sure what good it might do. it also might be a really interesting thing for the other chickens to peck at.
good luck! your rooster is beautiful!

Thank you!
He survived a dog attack when he was just a wee pullet!
And now that he's grown into a beautiful rooster I'd like to do everything possible to keep him alive.

 

[SarahGfa]

You can put spikes on the saddle. They make these for dogs.

 

[Shezadandy]

Fine!

I just don't want him to die

I think you're remembering the Hen Saver saddles. I love mine. Years in, I have yet to have one broken.

Their Large size is actually too big for the vast majority of my mixed breed and mutt flock. The Extra Large size is HUGE. So, you should find one that fits. If you get him one that's too big, it will rub on his tail.

Here's the link, the 'predator eyes' option is down the list a ways. I would go SINGLE strap- never a fan of anything going around any animal's neck like the double strap does.

https://crazy-k-farm.myshopify.com/collections/poultry/products/custom-hen-saver-hen-apron-saddle

 

[Pennys Mama]

You can put spikes on the saddle. They make these for dogs.

OMGoodness!
I've got an image in my head of what my rooster would look like with that "spiked" vest on!
He'd fit in just fine at a Lady Gaga concert, but he would probably lose any & all street cred if he shows up in the yard wearing that!
LOL!

I think you're remembering the Hen Saver saddles. I love mine. Years in, I have yet to have one broken.
Their Large size is actually too big for the vast majority of my mixed breed and mutt flock. The Extra Large size is HUGE. So, you should find one that fits. If you get him one that's too big, it will rub on his tail.
Here's the link, the 'predator eyes' option is down the list a ways. I would go SINGLE strap- never a fan of anything going around any animal's neck like the double strap does.

https://crazy-k-farm.myshopify.com/collections/poultry/products/custom-hen-saver-hen-apron-saddle

Yep, that's the website! Thank you!
I couldn't remember where I'd seen them for anything.
I've a mind like a steel trap, unfortunately I'm unable to retrieve most of my stored information.
My brain doesn't have a very effective filing &/or retrieval system, probably time for an upgrade!

 

[AstraChick]

Yes but butterflies are trying to deter small birds not hawks.

butterfly size to a chicken would be the same as a small bird to a hawk

 

[Pennys Mama]

Oh, oh, oh!!!
I saw a "new" BIRD-OF-FREAKING-PREY yesterday!!!
Never EVER had seen one of these birds here!
I think it was a white-tailed kite!
It flew in low & slow and slammed right into the welded wire fence of the goat yard.
Have any of y'all had any losses from this type of B.O.P?
Or do they mainly stick with rodents?