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Chickens in sweaters - Catherine - 12-15-2013
I always loved this idea. I think it is about three years old, but the idea has continued. It was part of rescuing hens from battery cages, but it applies to any hen that gets cold.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/8537773.stm
The pictures are too good.
http://www.buzzfeed.com/babymantis/20-pictures-of-chickens-wearing-sweaters-1opu
This has the pattern, just in case you want to knit Chicken sweaters or rather Hen Jumpers.
http://www.squidoo.com/five-reasons-to-knit-chicken-sweaters
RE: Chickens in sweaters - Cibach - 12-15-2013
Makes me wish I had some hens!!
RE: Chickens in sweaters - Catherine - 12-16-2013
Some of the hens look quite stylish. They also look like they are happy in their little outfits. I wonder who thought of it.
It would be fun to have a few hens. There is something very homey about a few chickens around a place.
RE: Chickens in sweaters - AnimalFamily - 12-17-2013
How funny. Weren't we just talking about this the other day? I think you're trying to tell me something, lol!!
RE: Chickens in sweaters - Catherine - 12-17-2013
After we talked about it I went looking for the story. I love the hens in sweaters. It is so funny and yet it is such a good solution to hens that are short of feathers. Also they look like they are happy in their sweaters. They certainly look stylish and quite lovely.
RE: Chickens in sweaters - Tobi - 12-18-2013
This is so lovely for those poor chickens who don't have feathers! I bet they are cosy in their knitted sweaters! What a good idea, and there is so much love in that.
RE: Chickens in sweaters - Catherine - 12-18-2013
Isn't it amazing. It started as an act of love for the battery(caged) hens that were been "liberated". Most of them had few feathers. I think they are still making sweaters for any hens that need them.
Sometimes I am proud of what we as humans do for animals. I know we mess up a lot, but be do try to fix it.
RE: Chickens in sweaters - Knight of Albion - 12-18-2013
How lovely. The chickens seem happy - and so do the knitters.
That's the magic of kindness. It spreads happiness, to both the giver and the receiver, and very often inspires other kindnesses in its wake.
RE: Chickens in sweaters - Catherine - 12-19-2013
I just love this story. As you say kindness is magic. It transforms the world. I never hear about the chickens in sweaters without feeling warm inside.