Hen Saddles

Hen saddles — also known as chicken aprons or hen jackets —  keep your hens looking their best all season long, allowing feather growth while protecting your hens from roosters' nails and spurs during mating or breeding. Can also be used to prevent excessive pecking during a molt.

Our collection of hen saddles is now kept in stock and shipped directly from our office in Webster City, IA. Choose from a variety of styles from these designers:

• The Chicken Chick^® Hen Mating Saddles^™— NOW AVAILABLE IN STANDARD AND BANTAM SIZES! Designed for maximum protection, safety, and comfort by backyard chicken keeping author and consultant, Kathy Shea Mormino. Extra-wide shoulder, wing, and back coverage; made from durable, lightweight duck cloth with reinforced stitching and double snaps. Camouflage design provides a degree of protection from predators. Machine washable and dryable
• Hen Couture^® Hen Saddles by Fluffy Layers^®  — Available in red, pink, blue or denim. Secure the hen saddle by slipping the elastic band over each of your hen's wings. Fits most average hens. May not fit bantams or very large breeds. Machine washable.
• Thimbleworks by ShadeTree Acres — hand-made in the U.S.A. Washing machine safe. Reversible, quilted, cotton fabric provides long-lasting protection and style. Colors and patterns may vary.