Hen Saver® Protective Hen Apron

Item Number: 16120

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Shoulder Protector

Price: $8.99

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Detailed Description

This Hen Saver® protects hens' backs from roosters; prevents feather loss and cuts and gashes that can lead to picking, cannibalism and death in both domestic and commercial flocks; cover areas of feather loss and wounds to promote healing and feather re-growth; and provide potential protection against hawks by reducing their ability to grasp chickens. Unique features that add to the functionality and durability of the apron include a notch at the base to accommodate the hen's tail feathers, two strap styles, finished-seam stitching that secures a layer of breathable batting between two layers of rip-, tear- and puncture-resistant material, and optional fixed or removable shoulder protector.The single-strap hen apron secures to the chicken by pulling the chicken's left wing through the left loop of the strap and the right wing through the right loop of the strap. This single strap style is easier to put on the chicken and more comfortable for the chicken to wear, but more active chickens may be able to remove the apron.

LARGE fits most standard breed hens and small roosters

MEDIUM fits most bantam breed hens

SMALL fits shorter backed or thicker tailed bantams (Silkies, etc.).

EXTRA LARGE fits most standard breed roosters and large hens and Extra Extra Large fits most large standard roosters and turkeys.

Both styles are available with shoulder protection options:

Fixed shoulder protector: the shoulder protector is permanently sewn onto the apron.

Removable shoulder protector: the shoulder protector is attached to the apron with hook and loop fasteners and can be removed and re-installed. You can remove the shoulder protectors whenever you wish, for hot weather, rain, during setting, etc. An additional benefit of a removable protector is that a single hen apron can be re-used by other chickens and the protector used on chickens prone to shoulder damage and not used on chickens not prone to suffering shoulder damage.

Our shoulder protectors are constructed of double-layer material and cover the chicken’s shoulders without inhibiting your chicken’s ability to move wings, dust bathe, or fly.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the difference between the single and double strap styles? How do you put them on?

The single-strap hen apron secures to the chicken like a backpack: by pulling the chicken’s left wing through the left loop of the strap and the right wing through the right loop of the strap. There is no strap crossing below the chicken's throat. The double-strap style apron is secured by pulling it over the chicken’s head and through the loops made by the intersection of the two straps. You must pull one of the chicken’s wings through the appropriate loop of the strap (left wing through the left loop, right wing through the right loop). Be sure to keep a finger between the straps and the hen’s throat while you pull the straps over the wings so as not to inadvertently choke the chicken.

Which model is best for my chicken?

The single-strap hen apron has no strap below the chicken's throat and is therefore easier for most chickens to accept; however, some chickens may be able to remove the apron. The double-strap style crosses below the chicken throat, which takes chickens some time to get used to -- and some never do. This model is more difficult for chickens to remove.

I put the hen apron on and my chicken is walking backwards. Should I take it off?>

The double-strap style crosses below the chicken's throat, which takes most chickens some time to get used to, either minutes, hours or perhaps days. If, after a few days, your chicken looks like she is uncomfortable with the straps crossing under her throat, you should return the apron for a single-strap model.

My hen apron is falling to the side. What can I do?

Aprons will sometimes slide on the chicken -- make sure the apron is centered on the straps and the bird. You may have to adjust it periodically. If it frequently flops to the side, you may need to try a larger size.

My hen apron will not lay flat. What can I do?

Your apron is too small for your hen or too wide between her shoulders. You should exchange it for a different size or model.

What size is best for my chicken?

Large fits most smaller standard-sized hens and Extra Large fits larger standard-sized hens. It is better to have an apron that is too large rather than too small, so if there is any doubt about size, go with an XL apron. The single strap style is more forgiving with regards to size as the straps secure around the wings and do not cross over the chest. Medium aprons are almost the same width as large, but much shorter to accommodate the short backs of wider bantams, such as Frizzles. Small fits narrower and shorter-backed bantams such as Silkies. For roosters (hawk protection) size large fits bantam roosters, XL fits most standard roosters and XXL fits the "Big Boys."