Our Chickens Got SUPER HERO Capes! (hen saddles)

[@Guildbrookfarm]

For more chicken videos, see our chicken playlist: goo.gl/cZeKUx More info in the description. Thanks for watching!

[@scratchmadehomestead9343]

Guildbrook Farm | Simple Sustainable Living you are so gentle with them! ✌🏻❤️

[@sandieblack4860]

How unbelievably gentle you are with your girls, great stuff....

[@tweevers2]

I am now imagining chickens having to be in full chainmail armor under beak to claw medieval mini suits of armor

[@jerrycoon4504]

Wow! The hens thought they were being attacked. The rooster was actually trying to protect them. You have a good rooster. When the first hen hid in that little bush I thought that was so cool to watch the rooster checking on what was going on. Chickens are awesome.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

You are one of the few that actually understood what was happening 👍🏻😊. He is a good rooster to his hens

[@jerrycoon4504]

My chickens had a run-in with a fox and one of my hens took off and hid in a shrub just like that chicken was doing. I think a big factor there too is that when chickens get attacked by a predator, it's always on their back. Like hawks coming down from above. I read somewhere that if you are going to reach down and pet a chicken, they will freak out. But if you squat down and reach straight toward then they don't get spooked. Good roosters will fight to the death protecting the hens.

[@mamagreyeyes]

I love how gentle you are with your birds.

[@mamagreyeyes]

They seem to respond to it.

[@dtalon92]

Those aren't chickens, those are roadrunners. Beep Beep.

[@valdeck553]

I know, I shouldn't laugh but for some reason, I found it funny seeing that chickens running like crazy. 😂 Poor hens. 😢 Bad rooster, bad! 😀

[@repurposedchronicles]

Your girls are very well behaved. My favorite part of chickens is listening to them "sing" when they're happy.

[@gailbader8149]

I love to see how kind and gentle you were with the chickens....

[@lisabooker6405]

I laughed so dang hard. The chicken in the green was hauling tail! Too cute. Thanks for the share.

[@brendawest5237]

They should change the expression from "like a chicken with its head cut off" to "Like a chicken with a stylish cape on" That was fun to watch. TFS

[@laurabentley9089]

The girls are so sweet! Very gentle.

[@brendastrandrigdon6201]

We had a good giggle at the little green gal running around really fast 🤣🤣

[@ronmack1767]

I've heard about chicken saddles but this is a first to see them wearing. It will be interesting to see how well they adjust. Thanks for the videos. Y'all take care and God bless.

[@povertyhollowhomestead7538]

This was interesting. There's no way to know if something is going to work for you and your situation unless you try. With it being cold, I hate to see the poor things without feathers. We have some who are still molting and it was zero this morning! Thanks for the video and for sharing your adventures!

[@1949mjm]

It’s so beautiful to see how docile your chickens are! I would act like them at first if someone put something on my back that was unfamiliar. I think they did very well!

[@therocketjones]

I never dreamed there would be something like hen saddles. I love watching your channel because I always learn something new and interesting. Thanks!

[@scottishnotirish]

We put our aprons on at night,. By the time they wake they are use to it. We also only let our rooster in with the hens for certain hours during the day... different times each day. We also had the rooster despurred

[@patriciam.heinberger7167]

So impressed with how much you care for your chickens. What a novel idea. I am always learning something new from your KZbin videos and look forward to seeing more of them. Good luck with the super hero capes (love the name). 🤗

[@CoolHandLukeakaSgtBilly]

I've seen them with circles on the back tat look like eyes. It keeps predictors away and roosters are cautious about attacking.

[@mountainsidefarm8357]

Omg you are so funny!! “Well, that didn’t go very well!” Your hens are so sweet and beautiful!!

[@Pinkenstein]

It is so sweet to watch how gentle and loving you were when handling them. You're a good mama to your feather-babies. I am really excited to get some chickens of my own soon, and hopefully inch our way to a full-on homestead. I'm glad to have you as a resource. Thanks for doing what you do. 💜

[@CityPrepping]

glad to see the snow melted :)

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Only lasted about 3-4 days

[@DeepSouthHomestead]

The rooster dosent recognize his hens.Plus he is a bit aggresive i noticed he even wanted to come after you at one time so he might need to go to freezer camp later on.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

He’s definitely on the short list. We have 5 more on order but until they get here, he will stay

[@therocketjones]

"Freezer Camp" LOL

[@samanthabarris3729]

They now have super hero running power

[@robertinebuckley4245]

Awww so cute how the Rooster is trying to protect his hens! I'm sure they will adjust! Lol

[@sharonweir5570]

Thank you for the good laugh. My husband and I enjoyed it thoroughly.

[@sathiskumar7594]

They are like "mom get that thing of me" 😀.. dey ll get used to it. I really love the way u calm the birds.. tats amazing and humanly. 👏

[@gracieshepardtothemax1743]

I started watching a recommended video on canning (months ago), and now we're here! I love learning and following your families life. Great values! Happy new year and I look forward to more from Guildbrook Farm!

[@lesliesadler8524]

I got quite a chuckle from this video. The treats for the chickens were a good step. The rooster was really confused at the end.

[@artistocracy]

Poor girls. I felt bad for them. Have you considered keeping the rooster apart for some of the time so the girls don't have to tolerate his rough advances?

[@Guildbrookfarm]

They were all used to the aprons within 24 hours and the rooster stopped trying to get the aprons off after about 15 minutes. No one is stressed now. Edited to also say he is important to the protection of the flock so we keep him with the girls

[@artistocracy]

Thank goodness everyone is much better, thanks! That is good if the rooster leaves them alone a bit more. Yes, of course he has more than one job to do. Your chook yard is unprotected besides their house (as in no big trees for them to shelter in).

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Have you seen our yard?! 😉

[@maraujo600]

Perhaps saddles made of an abstract gray on gray pattern or feather patterned fabric would make the saddles less visible to the rooster.

[@MrsDigiot]

That was so interesting to watch; I've never seen such. I think I would have had all the saddles unsnapped ahead of time to make it easier to place on the hens. It was quite amusing watching the hens race around like that. Thanks for sharing; I love your channel.

[@Andrea-fe6dy]

I've had hens since Mid-Jan 2020 and haven't been able to pick them up successfully. After watching this video and seeing you pick them up from the front I just managed to pick one up! I've seen people pick them up from that back in other KZbin videos. Thank you. Andrea. :)

[@thelittlefarmwithkristyald2526]

I thought my chickens hated them. I am gonna try again because there is an adjustment period. I laughed at them running around everywhere. Thanks for doing this video

[@karenweber8893]

you are so sweet with your chickens...I swear they talked with you.

[@Fidg234]

Laughed so hard and long at those chickens I just don't know how Jeremy kept the camera from shaking with laughter. How does that old saying go (You look like a chicken running around with its head cut off) or something like that. Really enjoyed this video to the fullest.

[@DNGJustSnakes]

Isn't that called the funky chicken!!!...lol

[@dragonflyneb]

A very patient mother and even a calming voice. I can not wait to see how they do with them on.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

They are perfectly adjusted now 👍🏻

[@AnimalFacts]

Gorgeous chickens. They for sure did not like the capes though. The rooster 🐓 probably thought he was protecting them.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

They just took some adjustment time. They are fine now

[@AnimalFacts]

Guildbrook Farm | Simple Sustainable Living I figured as much. 👍

[@perpetuallearner5416]

With these crazy temps our 9 year old Scottish Terrier just got her first sweater. Pretty much the same reaction.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

😂

[@OldesouthFarm]

Ha Ha, body armour for hens... The Blu Kote is great stuff!

[@essemsween818]

I LOVE that you didn't wait until your hens had naked patches pecked and ripped into their backs before you got the superhero capes. That was a real "Do NOT like this Mom reaction" though lol

[@Guildbrookfarm]

They adjusted pretty quick. Now they don’t care at all 😊

[@67judson]

I think your girls are more of a hoodie and pajamas hens . Those capes are more for the up coming barn dance!

[@debbiecrouch709]

Awe you can tell you love your animals!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Yup 😊

[@MelanieCravens]

So many people think chickens cannot fly. If they'd ever had to get up in the wee hours of the morning and run around in their pjs trying to catch the ones who flew out of the coop, they'd know better. They tell me I'm lying! We finally chicken wired over the top.

[@DuncanCunningham]

When we make changes we try and pull stunts like that at night so they get time to figure it out.. they are pretty docile at night. Good job on trying this out. Stick with it for at least a week.

[@christywhitley6053]

Thank you. This video is helpful. Bluecoat is a good idea. Seeing the reaction from others is disturbing. It helped confirm in my mind to avoid pink or red colors. I’m sticking to camouflage which helps against other predators. I hope your hens adjust well to their new capes!

[@cmc7106]

Craziest thing I have ever seen!! Interesting!!

[@devonwiener910]

I laughed so hard at the reactions that the chickens had!

[@poodledaddles1091]

Oh this was entertaining (and educational) thanks for sharing!

[@askelliemae230]

you made that look so easy putting them on and the way the chickens come to you when you call them clearly shows how well you take care of them ! it was a bit funny and I am glad they got use to them.

[@mountainsidefarm8357]

Omg I’m laughing so hard!!! How are you not flat on the ground with laughter?!?

[@imabeliever4341]

Noisy little cluckers. Too cute.

[@This1LifeWeLive]

shoot man, aint no way I'd be walking around outside in leggings in 14 degrees! I wear 2 pairs of pants PLUS winter coveralls when it's under 30, lol. Right now we're running negatives :(

[@cathleencaratan3373]

Blueberry is my favorite. Beautiful birds.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

She is usually very quiet and sweet. Right now she’s a big broody mama 😂 But that’s why we got her. She’ll be a good mama.

[@TheKristenGibson]

I have a few very good roosters. I've also had roosters that have gotten processed because they were so terrible. You have some really beautiful chickens! Great video guys!

[@womanwomanhomesteadliasmit2118]

Very informative I’m still quite nervous hopefully when our Homestead journey gets to this stage I will be more confident. Thanks for sharing

[@RICHROOFER1]

that was so cool ,she didnt even flinch,was it that easy

[@LetsGoKetogenic]

I found this video so informative and hilarious at the same time!! Geez those chooks can move!! Great to see Mr Rooster is so protective of his flock.

[@rcillustrations9075]

Ohhh, they are pretty hens. And I've never seen chicken capes before but I can see why they'd be necessary.

[@sheilaperl4155]

You are so gentle putting those hen capes on, I hope it helps their feathers. I must say I had a good laugh watching them run around but they seemed better adjusted the next day!

[@johnnymelendez4836]

I agree, I don't want your dang seeds😁😋 after that saddling🐓🐔🐥 great job and I love your care for them. Thanks for sharing guys 😋 from New York City.😎

[@suemcfarlane4199]

You come up with the most inventive solutions to different problems it really makes me think

[@ericanater8641]

I really love watching this, I am learning how to make them for my son and his chickens and needed to see how they looked on them. Thank you for sharing this.

[@SharonDegnan]

Your chickens are so calm, well till they put their coats on, lol

[@lolitabonita08]

I know that feathers won't grow in a week but you can give the hens a break from the bully husband LOLOL

[@arizonaponygirl]

Next time, perhaps try putting the saddles at night when they've roosted. That way, they'll sleep with 'em on and when they wake up they'll already be somewhat adjusted to them. You handle them very well..

[@This1LifeWeLive]

Can I also add that I don't get why people "thumbs down" a video? If they don't like it, why don't they go find somethign else? Chickens are not being tortured, nothing worse than a dog going to the groomers, lol. It's for their own good!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Likely folks who don’t own chickens but who have no issues picking up chicken breasts at the grocery store or ordering pink paste chicken nuggets 😉

[@This1LifeWeLive]

Guildbrook Farm | Simple Sustainable Living bahaha! So right!

[@danaspetrini8338]

Their reaction is very interesting.

[@BATMAN777888]

Had great fun watching this video. Super hero capes seem like a great idea for these dear lovable hens even if it’s made them temporarily crazy :) hope they don’t feel bad but I laughed until my sides hurt. Great video guys.

[@meaganormand2028]

Hilarious video!! I know a woman that has a vigorous rooster and she super glued these plastic caps (for auto bolts) over the roosters spurs. That’s worked for her! Good luck!

[@septimpotema]

Watching Blue Cape have a mental breakdown had me laughing so hard that I was crying. I hope she recovered from that experience ❤️

[@cassityart7001]

Resistance Is Futile! 🙂. If the capes don’t work you can create a bachelor pad to cool his jets for a while.

[@marielagunther2654]

great work fantastic idea.good job lady🐔🐓

[@randyl1224]

Hahahahaha looks like the chicken 500 Put numbers and sponsors on Lol

[@karencatalano4349]

That is cute. They ran to you. But you are very gentle with them

[@Caroline-ez8ls]

That was the funniest thing I have seen in a long time! Thanks for sharing with us!

[@WillowCreekHomestead]

I miss my chickens we could snuggle! Maybe someday we can raise some that love us again lol beautiful birds!! Amazing rooster! I love how he respects you guys and doesn’t attack! We have had some EVIL roosters in our time!!! Lol I hope you are loving your home it’s beautiful! ~Trish

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Oh he has been flogging us the last couple weeks. He’s at that peak aggression phase. We think we may have got it corrected but time will tell. Overall, he is a very good and protective roo. And yes! Loving the new place!

[@agourdiva]

I thought this was funny at first and posted it on my Facebook page but after watching some other videos of yours I found a lot of great information. Thanks for your sharing so openly!

[@staciedecker9617]

I laughed hysterically..for far too long. God, that was comedy!

[@YoungbloodFamilyFarm]

What kind of material are these “saddles” made of? Thinking about ventilation. Jamie, you are great at handling these Birds.

[@beachlife1411]

Nice job doc...

[@MrsSoapPeddlersHomestead]

You are the chicken whisperer!

[@Guildbrookfarm]

Haha I wouldn’t go that far

[@jodyflores601]

Thank you for sharin' your experience with the hen saddles. They definitely look like superhero capes and hopin' the girls will appreciate them once they get use to them. :)

[@lastniceguy1]

Looks like you did it just right. Gave them a little time to adjust and they are fine.

[@jengoods2246]

This was awsome, you had me in fits of laughter, I hope the saddles work well

[@Guildbrookfarm]

So far so good!

[@stephanienuce7711]

Those really do work phenomenally well!

[@MountedMontersMagazine]

They seem to hate those capes lol...i love your channel love the new property also love what your are doing keep moving forward guys

[@PetalsonthePavingSlabs]

I don't think I've ever seen these before, what a good idea!

[@debrothermund9448]

Well we learn something new every day. Very informative.

[@rhondajoyner7083]

Thanks for sharing this problem. I hope this works well! We will be thinking about doing this in future is. We appreciate your help!

[@avonleanne]

what a neat thing to have for that problem!! I have seen chickens with feathers plucked and figured they were fighting with each other, but DUH, yah mating...should be neat to watch and see if these help...

[@jendyson2979]

Don't really understand people who comment that this gave them a good laugh 😬I thought it was sad as the Hans were obviously stressed and scared. I understand your motivation to keep them protected and the reason you have a rooster but it makes me glad I don't have one.

[@Guildbrookfarm]

The rooster wasn’t attacking the girls. I’ve seen hens be more viscous to each other than a rooster.

[@jendyson2979]

Guildbrook Farm | Simple Sustainable Living I didn't think he was attacking but she was definitely scared and cowering. I understand hens can be mean to each other because I raise chickens but I never see that tearing around behavior. I was just stating I didn't find it funny to see her upset, some people thinks it's entertaining. I do understand like I said, why you have a rooster.

[@BeastInBlue120]

I laughed so hard watching them zoom around. 😂 Crazy chickens! Glad to read they adjusted after a few days.

[@smileytow1925]

Very neat. I am always learning something new! Glad your girls are a bit protected! I had no idea that something like this was available! It sure makes sense!

[@bushcraft2012]

That...was an interesting experience.. with pretty funny results...lol. I have 9 hens and no rooster. But I have a hen in particular who likes to assert her dominance by jumping on the backs of the other hens. Pulls feathers but obviously not as aggressive as a rooster would. It'll be interesting to see if those saddles solve your issue.

[@curlywillowflowerfarm7705]

Good luck keeping them on. My girls manage to get out of them

[@Guildbrookfarm]

So far so good!

[@davidgochenour7072]

LOL "HEY STOP!!!!"

[@destinyranee8300]

Great video kinda funny watching them adjust lol