This is a great idea if you have a “bullied” hen.
A half-assed attempt to build armor for my often bullied silkie. Sword training will commence at sunrise. Impulsive she is. Yet, not too old for training.
Prototype A: Death Proof Mark I
Beak proof armor.
I’m still working on the attachment part, but she’s got full range of movement. This officially signals that I have too much time on my hands.
Here’s what I did:
Sketched out and cut a pattern.
Transferred it to some non-skid soft material
I used dividers from a fastener container for the armor plating.
Drilled and sewed them puppies on.
Bad-ass paint job complete with predator eyes and then test fit.
Some sweet padding that also holds the stitching together.
Battle-Piper 3000. Get some!
Side note: the chicken armor is working like a dream! Piper can now eat with the rest of the flock without being attacked! She also has more confidence whenever I throw a wayward grasshopper into the pit, she sometimes gets it first and fights to keep it.
I couldn’t be more proud of my little fluffball! Who knew, armor.
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