A hen saddle is a piece of chicken apparel, worn for a temporary period of time, to prevent picking, rooster spur damage, aerial predator attacks, and for dress up! Designed exclusively for My Favorite Chicken® by Fluffy Layers® these beautiful hen jackets are sure to make your hens impress while walking on the run-way. A hen saddle is a piece of chicken apparel, worn for a temporary period of time, and can be used for multiple purposes: Provides relief and protection of the back from pecking hens Provides protection from a rooster’s spurs during breeding Deters aerial predators from attacking Attractive to look at and just plain fun to dress up your chickens! Elastic band on each side to slip behind each wing to safely secure the jacket. Standard size to fit most average hens. May not fit bantams or very large breeds. Machine washable.