DOWN UNDER OUTDOORS Premium Chicken Saddle with Adjustable Straps to Suit Small, Medium and Large Hens, Poultry Saver, Protector, Apron, Supplies, Care Accessories, Products and Equipment (Burgundy)

I've had these saddles/aprons on a couple of chooks for about a month now, because of no feathers left on their backs from constant rooster attention towards their two favourite hens. The aprons were easy to fit and the girls had no problem quickly getting used to them. They actually seem quite proud of their aprons! The hardest thing was catching the chooks and keeping them still/calm, then the fitting was easy, but I did read the instructions well and played with opening and closing of the clips etc beforehand. I used the standard clip stud fitting first (there is a size adjustment system). One chook needed hers tightened (clip moved to a different stud) due to slipping off one wing after a couple of weeks of wearing it, she's been fine since then. I forgot to insert the optional soft black plastic 'wings' that came with the aprons, but found I haven't needed them anyway (the 'wings' seem to be for stopping the apron from sliding sideways out of place, but I recommend initially trying the apron without them). Occasionally the rear end of an apron is turned upwards after a night jostling on the roost, but then it ends up back in the correct position on its own during the day. Their feathers are starting to grow back properly under the aprons, which is great because I was a bit concerned the tips would continue to be rubbed off. So I'm very pleased with this product, even the colours are nice. A big thank you to the designers and manufacturers.

You can tell this product was developed with a lot of attention to detail using only top quality materials. I am extremely happy with this purchase. The instructions to fit onto the chicken were perfect and the saddle does not bother her at all, she is now protected from the others who were pulling her back feathers out. I purchased a cloth protector from a local retailer for the same price and it was nowhere near the quality of this product, nor did it fit her well or keep the others away from her and returned it same day. I will be purchasing this product again and highly recommend it. Very high Quality Product!

I love these saddles, good quality, stay well with washing etc. Hens didn’t seem bothered from second one. Never lost them. Sadly however as i breed Orpingtons the sides of the saddles aren’t low/ long enough. I still got horribly slashed hens despite everything i do ( dremel roo nails and spurs, seperation, big areas, lots of hens per roo). Ill try adjusting them for next season. But am secretly hoping these guys will make a new model for big birds and I’ll just buy those.

I didn't realize these were not to be worn all the time and as a result my hens got a severe case of lice because they couldn't dust bathe on their backs. I didn't notice how bad it was getting because I couldn't see under the saddle. I only realized because my hens started loosing feathers on their chests and tails. I think they should do a better job of warning buyers about the potential for lice and mites when using the product. Besides the lice, the product itself is very high quality and it fit all of my different sized hens perfectly. Would recommend for short use but not for extended periods of time.

Love this saddle for my hen ! I was worried that it would be upsetting for her. But she is doing great ! I’ll probably keep it on her till spring & see how her back feathers are doing. I’m glad I got it when I did , because the temperature has been so cold , and I feel like it’s helped keep her warm. Durability, fit & size has been great !