Knitting club in New England makes sweaters to keep chickens warm

The concept of chicken sweaters might ruffle a few feathers, but a group of retirees in Massachusetts believe their unusual knitting project is worth clucking about.

For chickens in the New England area, winters can be long and brutal. While some chicken breeds shed their feathers and grow new ones during the winter season, others chickens may be imported from warmer climates, according to The Associated Press.