The Chicken Chick Hen Mating Saddle Standard – Protective, Comfortable, Durable

Overview

The Chicken Chick Hen Mating Saddle Standard is a carefully designed garment for backyard flocks, created to support hens during daily activity and seasonal changes. Developed with input from Kathy Shea Mormino, the founder of The Chicken Chick, this saddle aims to deliver protection, safety, and comfort without restricting natural movement.

With a focus on coverage, durability, and easy care, the saddle blends a practical silhouette with performance fabric. A camouflage pattern adds a subtle layer of disguise in outdoor runs, while reinforced stitching helps the piece hold its shape after washes. The design prioritizes an extra-wide fit around the shoulders, wings, and back to minimize rubbing and chafing as birds scratch, dust-bathe, and perch.

Key design features

• Extra-wide shoulder, wing, and back coverage for secure placement and fewer gaps during movement.
• Sturdy, lightweight duck cloth material that balances durability with comfort for daily wear.
• Camouflage pattern provides a degree of predator deterrence in natural run environments.
• Reinforced stitching to retain shape and fit through wear and washing cycles.
• Double snaps offer a secure closure for added safety during active days.
• Machine washable and dryable for convenient upkeep.
• Will fit breeds such as Cochin, Marans, Orpington, Wyandotte and similar large hens.

In practice: real-life use and benefits

In everyday use, the saddle stays in place as hens scratch, dust bathe, and perch, reducing the risk of rubbing and feather damage. The broad coverage distributes pressure more evenly across the back and shoulders, helping hens stay comfortable during long days in the run. The durable duck cloth stands up to regular cleaning, making maintenance straightforward for busy poultry keepers and families alike.

The camouflage pattern helps the saddle blend with the environment, offering a low-profile presence that supports calm behavior in outdoor spaces. The secure double-snaps ensure the garment stays closed during wing movements or accidental tugs, while the lightweight fabric reduces heat buildup on warm days and during extended wear.

Care, longevity, and fit

• Machine washable and dryable for simple maintenance.
• Reinforced stitching helps the saddle hold its shape after repeated washing.
• Designed to fit multiple large-hen breeds, offering versatile use across diverse backyard flocks.