Pheasant Saddle – Canvas Back Protection for Breeding Hens

Pheasant Saddle – Canvas Back Protection

The Pheasant Saddle is a canvas covering worn by hen pheasants to help protect their backs during the breeding season. It provides a protective layer between the hen’s back and contact from cock birds during mating.

Designed for breeding hens, this accessory can form part of your routine breeding stock management alongside regular observation and appropriate husbandry.

Protection during the breeding season

Repeated mating can cause damage to a hen’s back. A canvas saddle helps cover this area, providing an additional layer of protection where contact occurs.

The saddle supports routine care but does not replace checking the birds themselves. Continue monitoring feather condition, skin and behaviour throughout the breeding period.

Product details

• Product: Pheasant Saddle
• Material: Canvas
• Intended wearer: Hen pheasant
• Purpose: Helps protect the back from mating-related damage
• Typical use: Breeding season
• Category: Game bird rearing accessory

Fit and routine checks

Check that the saddle is suitable for the individual bird and does not interfere with normal movement. If you are unsure about sizing or suitability, contact Ellmor before ordering.

Inspect the saddle regularly for wear, damage or displacement. Include the covered area in your bird checks so that rubbing or skin damage does not go unnoticed.

Where a bird is injured or shows signs of discomfort, seek appropriate advice rather than relying on the saddle alone.

Game bird rearing accessories

Prepare for the breeding season with our range of game bird rearing accessories. You can also browse our wider poultry and game rearing equipment.

For general husbandry guidance in England, see Defra’s Code of Practice for the Welfare of Gamebirds Reared for Sporting Purposes.