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Protective Shoes for Poultry

Introducing Birdy Bootie, the hand-made protective shoes made in the USA for chickens, geese and ducks. These durable booties are designed to keep your feathered friends feet safe from rough terrain, hot pavement, and sharp objects and help feet with bumblefoot heal. With a variety of sizes available, you can ensure a snug fit for your poultry's feet (be sure to measure your bird's feet and consult the size chart!).

Sandals for Chickens

One of our popular products is the Birdy Bootie "sandals for chickens". This unique design allows for proper ventilation and airflow to keep your chickens comfortable in warmer weather. The sturdy construction of the sandal provides protection without restricting movement, allowing your chickens to move freely while keeping their feet safe.

Made with Care in the USA

Each Birdy Bootie is hand-crafted with attention to detail in the USA, using high-quality materials that are built to last. Whether your poultry is an avid forager or has special needs, these protective shoes offer the perfect solution to keep their feet healthy and happy. Give your feathered friends the gift of comfort and protection with Birdy Bootie.

Birdy Bootie (Made in USA)

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Here is a video, followed by written instructions, showing you how to reassemble the chicken sandal:

 

And here are the written instructions:

The loop of the tape should be placed against the OUTSIDE of the sandal (loop against the patterned/colored side.

There are nine slits in the sandal: three for the front toes, one for the rear toe, one for a spur and two each for the leg bands.

Assemble the sandal by holding the loop side of the tape against the colored/patterned side of the neoprene and threading the tape through the slits in the bands; make sure that the neoprene is lying flat on either end of the tape. The soft loop side should always face your chicken.

Roosters/Spurred Hens:

With the black side of the neoprene and the loop of the tape facing up, thread the spur through the lower-most slit.

 

All Roosters and Hens:

Thread the front three toes through the top three toe slits and the rear toe through the rear toe slit.

Please note: It is inevitable that the hook on the tape will adhere to the nylon-covered neoprene. This will not affect the integrity of the sandal.

 

 

Here is a video, followed by written instructions, showing you how to put the Birdy Bootie chicken sandal on your chicken - note that they will fit differently for chickens with spurs than they will for chickens without spurs:

 

And here are the written instructions:

The loop of the tape should be placed against the OUTSIDE of the sandal (loop against the patterned/colored side.

There are nine slits in the sandal: three for the front toes, one for the rear toe, one for a spur and two each for the leg bands.

Assemble the sandal by holding the loop side of the tape against the colored/patterned side of the neoprene and threading the tape through the slits in the bands; make sure that the neoprene is lying flat on either end of the tape. The soft loop side should always face your chicken.

Roosters/Spurred Hens:

With the black side of the neoprene and the loop of the tape facing up, thread the spur through the lower-most slit.

 

All Roosters and Hens:

Thread the front three toes through the top three toe slits and the rear toe through the rear toe slit.

Snugly wrap the front leg band around leg (above the spur for roosters and spurred hens), over the back of the sandal and fasten the loop side to the hook side of the tape.

Fasten the optional rear leg band around leg for a secure fit.

Cut off the optional rear leg band if preferred.

Please note: It is inevitable that the hook on the tape will adhere to the nylon-covered neoprene. This will not affect the integrity of the sandal.

 

 

The top of the Birdy Bootie is made of neoprene. Both the top and underside are lined with silky smooth Nylon.

The sole of the Birdy Bootie is made with NeoSponge,™ a porous, synthetic rubber material designed to flex, have great durability, and be resistant to breakdown by water. NeoSponge™ is used in human orthotics and medical footwear.

Our Birdy Bootie contains X-Static®, a pure silver fiber woven directly into the fabric:

- Eliminates 99.9% of bacteria on the material in less than one hour of exposure.

- Kills bacteria and fungi faster as the temperature in the bootie rises due to activity.

- Made with pure silver - there are no chemicals or fear of toxicity to your bird.

- The silver in X-Static® is a physical part of the fiber and will not diminish over time.

 

Here are videos followed by written instructions showing you how to put the bootie on your chicken goose or duck.

Be sure to SQUEEZE YOUR BIRD'S TOES TOGETHER so that you can slip the shoe over your bird’s foot. You must USE THE OPTIONAL LEG BANDS if your bird is able to remove the bootie.

Here is a how to video for putting the Birdy Bootie on a chicken:

 

Here is a how to video for putting the Birdy Bootie on a duck or goose:

 

Here are the written instructions:

1. Open the two Velcro fasteners.

2. Open the Birdy Bootie widely and slip the shoe over your bird’s foot. For chickens, once the foot is halfway into the bootie, unsqueeze the toes gently guide your bird's front toes into the appropriate toe sleeve.

3. Be sure that you are placing a right foot into a right shoe and a left foot into a left shoe. Never use a left shoe on a right foot, or vice versa, as this will result in a poor fit and cause discomfort for your bird.

4. Pull the Birdy Bootie up and guide your bird’s back toe into the rear toe slit.

 

5. After all of your bird's toes are correctly positioned, fasten the Velcro tabs snuggly.

 

6. If all of your bird's toe nails do not extend beyond the edge of the toe sleeves, you should trim the nail(s) to avoid damage to the shoe and to provide a more comfortable fit.

7. The shoe can be worn as long as necessary to heal the wound or bumblefoot, but should be removed as needed for cleaning, to check the progress of healing, and to re-apply any medication.

8. If the Birdy Bootie gets wet on the inside, remove immediately and let dry thoroughly before placing it back onto your chicken’s foot.

9. Hand wash your Birdy Bootie with a mild detergent in warm water, turn inside out and air dry. To prolong the life of the shoe, avoid machine washing.

Here is a video showing you how to do that:

 

Yes! 

We encourage you to let your chicken wear the sandal using the optional rear leg band. If the rear leg band appears to be too bulky and you are confident that your chicken will not be able to remove the sandal with only the front leg band fastened, you can easily remove the rear leg band by cutting it off with a pair of scissors.

Watch this video:

 

 

You can't go by breed of chicken breed - you need to measure your chicken's foot:

 

You can't go by breed of duck breed - you need to measure your duck's foot:

 

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Arial Pasionek

Great product! Good quality materials. Only problem is that it didn’t really fit my call duck hen. I ordered the smallest one and it kept slipping off. Wish there was a slightly smaller size.

Hi Arial,

We do offer an XS. You ordered the Small - so I think the smaller size used with a leg band will ensure that the booties do not slip off. I would love for you to come back and order an XS and see how that works with an included leg band.

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Carla Giacomangeli

Great quality and worked perfectly

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Landys Bradley

These shoes have changed my gander instantly. He seems to have very tender feet and our yard isn't all goose friendly. He used to watch every step he made and walked slowly, gingerly, even across the dirt (future grass coming). Within minutes of putting the shoes on He was standing upright and walking like he should. It's so wonderful to see. He will likely have to wear them full time and I'm in AZ (Phoenix) so I have concerns about how to manage summer for him, but the shoes are perfect!

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Landys Bradley

Quick delivery, fits perfect.

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Nicole Kreps

I have a duck in a wheelchair who has trouble getting traction on our floors. These are perfect for her! Our first pair got lost in the mail and customer service was awesome. They got a new pair out to us within a week. Will be buying again!

Product Description

Our patented anti-bacterial Birdy Bootie protective shoe is designed to provide superior coverage and cushioning for birds with injured feet or bumblefoot (a staph infection on the foot pad or toe.)

Our Birdy Bootie is made of high quality materials and with a superior design.

Our booties are made of durable Neoprene, the same material used for wet suits, to protect wounds from dirt and moisture while providing extra cushioning for the injured foot. The underside of the booty is made of textured, non-slip neoprene while the top and inside are made of silky smooth nylon-covered neoprene. The booties fasten around the foot and ankle with super-strong velcro.

The seams on the inside of the opens toes provide both adequate space for toes and structure to enable circulation of air. Our roomy Birdy Bootie provides plenty of space for bandaging and padding of the wound with a cotton ball or two. Unlike "one-shape fits all" chicken shoes, our patent-pending Birdy Bootie is specifically designed for fit and comfort: the left bootie is shaped to be worn on the left foot and the right shoe is shaped to be worn on the right foot.

Please note: One of the ways birds stay cool is by dissipating heat from their feet (which is why you may find your chickens standing in puddles of water or in their water bowls on hot summer days). We do NOT recommend the use of the Birdy Bootie on birds housed outside in extreme heat.

Benefits

Improve the life and health of your bird - designed to provide superior coverage and cushioning for birds with injured feet or bumblefoot
USA Made. Specifically designed for fit and comfort: the left bootie is shaped to be worn on the left foot and the right shoe is shaped to be worn on the right foot

Made with a silver-infused, human-grade neoprene bottom layer.

Comes in two styles: The Chicken Bootie, which has open toe sleeves, and the closed-shoe Waterfowl Bootie for ducks and geese

Size Chart

Measuring your bird for the Birdy Bootie
Click floating size chart button to the right

Product Videos

Ricky The Rooster Wears Shoes

Duck Trying Birdy Bootie

Warranty Information

Warranty covers only manufacturer defects. Any damage caused by improper use or care of product is the responsibility of the user. Warranty does not include replacement for normal wear and tear. Crazy K Farm Pet and Poultry Products will replace any product that has a defect due to manufacturing.

Benefits

Superior coverage and cushioning for birds with injured feet or bumblefoot.
USA Made. Durable neoprene material protects wounds from dirt and moisture while providing extra cushioning.

Made with an anti-bacterial, silver-infused base.

Roomy design with left and right shapes, open toes, and ultimate comfort for your feathered friend.

Product Instructional Videos

Video: How to Put the Birdy Bootie on Your Chicken

Video: How to Attach the Optional Leg Band to the Chicken Birdy Bootie

Video: How to Put the Birdy Bootie on Your Duck or Goose

Video: How to Attach the Optional Leg Band to the Waterfowl Birdy Bootie

Additional Product Videos

Ricky The Rooster Wears Shoes

Duck Trying Birdy Bootie

Size Chart

Measuring your bird for the Birdy Bootie

Type of Bird Width Length

Chicken

3"

3" +/- 0.25"

Small Waterfowl

2.5"

2.25" +/- 0.25"

Medium Waterfowl

3"

3.25" +/- 0.25"

Large Waterfowl

4.5"

3.75" +/- 0.25"

XL Chicken

4"

3.75" +/- 0.25"

XXL Chicken

4.5"

4.25" +/- 0.25"

Turkey

6.25"

6.25" (+/- 0.25")

Warranty Information

Warranty covers only manufacturer defects. Any damage caused by improper use or care of product is the responsibility of the user. Warranty does not include replacement for normal wear and tear. Crazy K Farm Pet and Poultry Products will replace any product that has a defect due to manufacturing.