TODAY'S IMPRESSIVE POULTRY STORY: Birds without feathers kitted out in woolly jumpers

A lack of feathers won't be a problem for these two chickens this winter after their owner kitted them out in woolly jumpers to keep them warm. 

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Sage and Onion were dressed in knitted jumpers after losing their feathers (Picture: SWNS)

Best of hens Sage and Onion were kept in such poor conditions on a battery farm that they lost all of their feathers.

However the duo can now look forward to a warm future together after being rescued by caring new owner Sue Christy and are now well on the way to a recovery.

'I did try making the jumpers but it was a complete disaster,' said the Gloucester resident.

'Surprisingly I managed to find some on eBay, it's amazing what you can find on there.

'They seem very happy with their jumpers, I think they like being warm again. They seem happy enough.'  

The featherless pair would have struggled to cope with the wintery conditions after being neglected by their previous owners when they stopped laying eggs regularly.

VIDEO: Chickens get knitted jumpers to keep them warm

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