{"product_id":"premium-chicken-saddle-adjustable-straps-to-suit-medium-and-large-hens-poultry-saver-protector-apron-supplies-products-and-equipment-including-shoulder-cover-grey-mesh","title":"Premium Chicken Saddle, Adjustable Straps to Suit Medium and Large Hens, Poultry Saver, Protector, Apron, Supplies, Products and Equipment, Including Shoulder Cover (Grey Mesh)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eEver wondered why your hen's fertility drops off after a while?\u003c\/span\u003e Particularly with larger breeds and rough roosters? So often, it is because the back and sides of the hens have been scratched or even ripped from the enthusiastic male. Injured hens won’t let the rooster mate them, resulting in poor fertility. As a breeder, this often goes unnoticed unless hens are regularly checked. It can be very hard to see wounds with all the feathers in the way. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Our high quality poultry saddles provide protection for the girls and grip for the boys. In the past, before we realized the damage that can occur, we had birds die from having their sides ripped open. This happened despite the claws being trimmed and the spurs cut off! (We highly recommend doing this as well). Now all our birds wear a poultry saddle for the entire breeding season. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e Easy to put on by yourself. \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOur saddles are very easy to put on. \u003c\/span\u003eThey fit a large range of sizes because of their unique fastening system. We use metal snaps on the ends of each strap for durability, which gives maximum adjustment. There is no need to bend their wings through small loops, simply wrap the strap around their wing and fasten. When the cover flap is done up, there are no loose straps to get caught. The straps are soft and won’t cut into the birds wings, like elastic straps can. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Because of being able to lock each strap to the right length, the saddle does not slip from side to side, which happens if the straps just slide through a fold in the top. It is extremely rare for our saddles to come off if adjusted properly. On a rare occasion the chook may flap their wings or appear uncomfortable with this strange thing on their back. They soon get over it (usually within an hour or two) and then you can get the benefit from it for as long as they need. Please be patient and give them time to get used to it. In our breeding season we would have about 60 hens wear them and we have never had one not get used to it. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e Checking for correct length. \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eIt is important to check that the straps are the right tension\u003c\/span\u003e under their wings. If you can easily fit a finger in under the strap, it should be fine. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Protection, durability, comfort and a saddle that stays on, have been the driving forces behind our design. We breed from about 60 birds each season and have been using saddles for the last 8 years. We know what works and what doesn’t. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e Protected and ready for action. \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe canvas is breathable, tough and firm 14 oz cotton,\u003c\/span\u003e that keeps its shape very well. It doesn’t easily blow up in the wind or flip out of the way. The trims are all double sewn with a strong thread and the grip cord, which gives the rooster more traction during mating, is triple sewn. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e A feather pecked bird that will heal and regrow its feathers with the help of a saddle, as seen in the next photo. \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eOur saddles also help birds heal, if they have been feather pecked, \u003c\/span\u003epreventing further damage. By fitting them at the first sign of any feather pecking, it helps stop the habit from developing. With the damaged area covered, the other birds are unable to continue pecking and so the feathers grow back to normal without having to remove and isolate the injured bird. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Because of its adjustable straps, it fits on half grown birds as well, covering most of their tail . Particularly helpful when growing out young males together, as they are renowned for feather pecking backs and tails. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003ch3\u003e With the saddle lifted up, you can see how the healing has begun and the regrowth is protected. \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eDown Under Outdoors.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e We are a husband and wife team that breed show quality Wyandottes and Orpingtons for sale in Australia. Our main business is selling a range of products online, but our chickens take up about half of our time, as we sell hundreds of young birds at about 6 months of age each year. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e We have used our saddles without any problems in heavy rain falls, heavy frosts and even in the middle of summer when it regularly gets over 100 degrees in the shade. Their design has evolved over the last 8 years to the quality product we now have available. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Geoff and Cath. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMESH for SUMMER PROTECTION maximum airflow with 95% shading, UV stabilized polyethelene shade cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNO MORE RIPPED HENS gives great protection on back and sides during mating from treading roosters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFITS STANDARD BREEDS from medium to large, adjustable comfortable straps with quality metal snaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSHOULDER COVER for feather protection, adjust straps then place cover under flap before closing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePROTECTION FOR FEATHER PECKED BIRDS enables healing and regrowth of feathers without isolation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HappyTailsSupply","offers":[{"title":"Grey Mesh","offer_id":48700534685886,"sku":"8f6971f5-cb72-4f17-89ca-da2ced7b4dfe","price":25.04,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/8035\/3214\/files\/3220b7da5eeea48dd1725a569e1f968b.jpg?v=1786482742","url":"https:\/\/happytailssupply.store\/products\/premium-chicken-saddle-adjustable-straps-to-suit-medium-and-large-hens-poultry-saver-protector-apron-supplies-products-and-equipment-including-shoulder-cover-grey-mesh","provider":"HappyTailsSupply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}