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🎅Christmas Sweater For Chickens🐓

Greeneyedlady21 — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 00:23:56 GMT

People.com

Our interest was beaked — er, piqued — this week when Country Living highlighted a rather unique Etsy find: a crocheted Christmas sweater for chickens.

The piece, ranging in size from extra-small (4.5 in. from the neck to the bottom) to large (9 in.) and retailing for $14.99 to $18.45, is red with white trim and wooden Santa-emblazoned buttons. Custom colors are available, too.

“Do you have laying hens outside in the cold?” reads the description by seller Animal Fun and Fashion. “Don’t ruffle any feathers! Get those girls in a sweater to keep them happy and warm.”

“A perfect Christmas gift!” he or she adds.

Positive comments tout the adorableness of the product and the “perfect fit,” however, some on Country Living pointed out that it can actually be dangerous to keep chickens in clothing because of their feathers.

In response, the seller wrote, “I have been advised that these sweaters may not be safe for chickens to wear constantly. They can interfere with molting, or their feet can become tangled in the yarn if the fit is not correct. Buyer holds all responsibility for the safety of their chickens.”

While the items are currently sold out for the season, here’s hoping it’ll be restocked in the months ahead.

Re: 🎅Christmas Sweater For Chickens🐓

phoenixbrd — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 00:27:14 GMT

That is so darn cute...(breaks my heart that people eat them!)

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sidsmom — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 00:27:23 GMT

100% for social media clicks...for 'influencers'.

😢👎

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haddon9 — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 00:29:18 GMT

@Greeneyedlady21 Too funny! I've seen this before on Etsy. Several years ago I came across a shop that had sweaters for chickens....gave me a good laugh! But if they have sweaters for dogs, why not chickens?....they must get cold too?

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Nonametoday — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 01:11:45 GMT

@haddon9 wrote:
@Greeneyedlady21 Too funny! I've seen this before on Etsy. Several years ago I came across a shop that had sweaters for chickens....gave me a good laugh! But if they have sweaters for dogs, why not chickens?....they must get cold too?

Our chickens had heat lamps and when they perched, they were dry and their feathers kept them warm. Ever felt a down pillow?

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haddon9 — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 02:38:28 GMT

@Nonametoday I've never really been around chickens so I had no idea their festhers were similar to geese. I learn something new all the time here!

ETA: I had to look up which birds were used for down and was shocked to read that most down is collected by removing the fine down feathers from live birds (done mostly in China). Sounds terrible and will look for alternatives in the future.

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haddon9 — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 02:38:52 GMT

Double post

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Sooner — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 02:40:30 GMT

It's a total waste of money and concern to buy a sweater for a chicken instead of a child somewhere in the world who needs one.

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proudlyfromNJ — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 02:56:29 GMT

@Sooner wrote:
It's a total waste of money and concern to buy a sweater for a chicken instead of a child somewhere in the world who needs one.

@Sooner You may do what you would like to do as can other people.

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croemer — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 03:32:28 GMT

Has anyone informed @Chickenbutt she can now wear clothes?

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Sooner — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 03:39:58 GMT

@proudlyfromNJ wrote:
@Sooner wrote:
It's a total waste of money and concern to buy a sweater for a chicken instead of a child somewhere in the world who needs one.
@Sooner You may do what you would like to do as can other people.

@proudlyfromNJ Really? Who knew!

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Foxxee — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 05:33:21 GMT

So cute!

For crafty knitters, they wouldn't cost much to make.

Also, for people who have pet chickens, the sweaters would be nice when they're outside playing on cold winter days.

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Mindy D — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 21:41:43 GMT

It’s a CHICMAS sweater

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Mindy D — Sat, 14 Dec 2019 21:43:10 GMT

Should’ve this post be moved to “Fashion?” Just kidding.

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phoenixbrd — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 01:54:08 GMT

@haddon9 Unfortunately I've seen videos of this horrendous act, so violent for the chicken you can see their hearts thumping violently in their chest and might not make it through this horrific ordeal. I will never ever purchase down anything. I understand that there is a disconnect between the purchaser and this torture. For those who think this is a myth...go to Peta and watch.

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haddon9 — Sun, 15 Dec 2019 04:30:02 GMT

@phoenixbrd Honestly I had no idea and I'm sure many caring people don't either.