Saddle Patterns-PICS ADDED

[mylilchix]

I've been noticing that my RIR, who is my roos favorite playmate, is getting a little bare on her back. Does anyone have a pattern for a saddle, so I can make one for her?

Thanks, Sonja

 

[ella]

This is what I make:

No sewing required. Polar fleece is stretchy and doesn't need hemming or anything.

I measure the particular hen from between the wings to the base of the tail where the oil gland is that's the most important part. A little smaller is better than a little bigger but you can mess around to see what works best for you.

 

[mylilchix]

That is awesome, thank you!! I guess a trip to the fabric store is in order. I may have to make these for all my girls as winter coats, too.

Sonja

 

[beakkeeper]

AWW, cuteness! You should get her some pink, definitely! (pics with it on her, please)

 

[Farmer Kitty]

Follow the link in my sig and you will find 2 different patterns. One requires sewing and one is no sew.

 

[Michigan Chickman]

I have 29 RIR hens and two Roos. I have also noticed some of my girls getting a little bare on their back. Short of outfitting the flock in saddles, is there anything I can do to make them more comfortable and keep them from getting hurt?

 

[horsejody]

Here is a pattern

http://groups.msn.com/BarJWFarm/chickensaddle.msnw

 

[Lobzi]

Id love to see a pic of one of this saddle covers on the hen. Would you mind posting one? Thanks.

 

[ella]

Here's one of my older kind, it fits around the legs too. I modified the design though because it fits just fine without the leg part.

 

[Laskaland]

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Thanks Farmer Kitty... this looks great. I had a hen get mauled by the boys the past few days while they have been stuck in the coop (too cold to range)
Christina