Corsets for sale :)

Feb 21, 2012 16:20

In hopes to get some funding together for making sure our first couple of rescued ex-battery hens will have a great & safe garden area to roam in, a comfortable home, loads of yummy food and enough supplements or vet-care at hand to get them through the those difficult early stages I am selling a few corsets. Nut House Hen Rescue & Re-homing Centre ( Read more... )

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firesplace February 21 2012, 16:29:49 UTC
Oooh, what a wonderful project!!
I've read about how a number of battery hens lose their feathers, and need extra protection against the cold. Some places suggest handknit chicken sweaters. If any of your birds need them, I would be more than happy to knit up a few and ship them over! =D

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_graywolf_ February 21 2012, 16:34:03 UTC
:D I'm pretty sure we'll need them.. how quick can you knit? :D:D:D

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firesplace February 21 2012, 16:41:15 UTC
*grins* Let's find out!! I'm sure I've got some yarn on hand that will do!

Let's see - I'm sure you'll want something machine-washable, and tightly knit so the birds don't get their toes caught. Anything else I should keep in mind?

I've got some acrylic, cotton, and maybe some machine-washable-wool around. Let me know if you've got a material preference - otherwise, I'll just do a bit of everything and see what works! =)

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_graywolf_ February 21 2012, 16:44:54 UTC
Anything is welcome! Just stay away from reds as it seems to be a pecking-response colour ;)

:D

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rogue1717 February 21 2012, 17:03:53 UTC
man I would be all over both of those corsets if I was small enough to fit into them. =(

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chenneoue February 22 2012, 14:30:40 UTC
Chickens! :D And that Celtic inspired corset is amazing... :o

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