Protect Your Hens from Rooster Damage
 
The Chicken Chick® Hen Mating Saddle™ is designed to help protect hens from feather wear, bald spots, and skin injuries that can occur during mating. Developed by poultry expert and backyard chicken educator Kathy Shea Mormino, these saddles provide excellent coverage while remaining comfortable for everyday wear.
 
Whether you're managing a breeding flock or simply have an enthusiastic rooster, a properly fitted hen saddle can help protect vulnerable areas of your hens' backs, shoulders, and wings.
 
Features & Benefits
 
✔ Extra-wide shoulder, wing, and back coverage for enhanced protection
✔ Durable yet lightweight duck cloth fabric for comfort and long-lasting wear
✔ Camouflage pattern offers a degree of protection from aerial predators
✔ Reinforced stitching helps maintain shape and fit through regular use and washing
✔ Double-snap design for added security and safety
✔ Machine washable and dryer safe
✔ Designed by The Chicken Chick® for backyard poultry flocks
 
Available Sizes:
 
Small/Bantam
Ideal for bantam breeds and smaller hens.
Examples: Silkie, Sebright, Old English Game Bantam, Dutch Bantam.
Medium/Skinny
Designed for lighter-bodied standard breeds and slimmer hens.
Examples: Leghorn, Ameraucana, Whiting True Blue.
Standard
Best suited for average to larger standard-sized laying hens.
Examples: Rhode Island Red, Plymouth Rock, Australorp, Orpington, Wyandotte, Copper Marans.
 
Not sure which size to choose? Contact Us and we'll be happy to help.
 
Why Use a Hen Mating Saddle?
 
Roosters can unintentionally cause feather loss and skin irritation on hens during mating. A well-fitted mating saddle acts as a protective barrier, helping feathers regrow while reducing the risk of injury. 
 
Care Instructions
Machine wash and dry as needed. Inspect regularly for proper fit and replace if excessive wear develops.
 
Our Experience
We have personally used The Chicken Chick® Hen Mating Saddles in our own flock for years and have been extremely impressed with their quality, durability, and fit. After trying various saddle options over the years, these are the saddles we trust and use ourselves, which is why we're proud to offer them to our customers.
 
Has Your Hen Already Sustained Rooster Damage?
If your hen has exposed skin or minor injuries from rooster mating, a hen saddle can help prevent further damage while feathers regrow. We also carry poultry wound sprays and skin care products that can be used to support the healing process.
 
Shop our Wound & External Care collection for additional flock care solutions.
 
 
🐔 Roslin Poultry Ranch Tip:
Install your hen's mating saddle after she has settled onto the roost for the evening. This simple trick helps reduce stress and gives her the night to adjust, making for a much smoother introduction by morning.