The following was first posted back in May, but with so many of our chickens moulting and with Winter almost upon us, it probably bears repeating. These jumpers would be excellent for ex-batts too.
Take a look at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/8537773.stm which is a video of a group of knitters in Somerset who knit jumpers for bald rescue chickens. It shows chickens modelling them too.
Knowing my knitting capabilities, my daughter suggested I shouldn't bother unless there was a gigantic 3 legged hen who needed a jersey! How well she knows my knitting capabilities. But I do admire these ladies and their caring approach.
There are chicken jumper patterns to be found on the web if you'd like to help your local hen rescue organisation. Here are some of them.
If you're good with a crochet hook (needed to finish off), there's a pattern at http://bit.ly/n3CfGB . There's another (no crocheting) at http://bit.ly/pflHqk.
If you're better with a needle and cotton, go to http://bit.ly/n3CfGB
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