josephine77 Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Hi All, I've been reading some old posts about people knitting jumpers for chooks lacking in the feather department and wondered if anyone could email me a pattern? Agnes is rapidly becoming oven-ready thanks to Winnie's wierd feather eating phase, and I wanted to make something to keep her warm until they grow back. Thanks lots, Jo xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I don't have a pattern I'm afraid Jo, but I thought the general consensus was to not use jumpers for balding hens? As long as they are locked in their house at night and fed well, she should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 There were mixed views on this, but some people felt the jumpers helped keep them warm. I've never needed them on my chooks, so can't speak personally. I have got the pattern, if you still want it, then pm me with your email address and I can send it to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephine77 Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 Thanks both for your responses. Yes, there do seem to be mixed reviews on the subject - however I can't help thinking that it's the feathers that keep the birds warm, so without them, in freezing temperatures surely they've got to be cold? I'll keep an eye on her for the nex few days and see how she's bearing up Olly I have pm'd you my email address just in case I need to go down the jumper route. Thanks, J xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
