I see a few different options available for identification purposes. Please tell me your experiences in using the different methods, and what you like the best and the least about them.
Thanks
Thanks
Breeders: what kind of banding or ID works best?
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Cable ties (zip tags)
Pros ,many colours, inexpensive, can be used from day olds
Cons , need to be changes as birds grow
David
Pros ,many colours, inexpensive, can be used from day olds
Cons , need to be changes as birds grow
David
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I bought leg bands from featherfanciers.com, really first state vet supply.
I am fond of numbered bandettes, which I purchase from http://www.poultrymansupply.com/2007Legbands.htm
I too like the bandettes... I get mine here http://www.twincitypoultrysupplies.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=8_24
Chris
Chris
I also like the plastic numbered bandettes. So far they work great.
I get the numbered bandettes also...
I have benn ordering leg bands from the ABA. I like to put a permanent band on when they are big enough to keep it on their legs. Make for easy ID purposes, plus has the year on them too.
I have benn ordering leg bands from the ABA. I like to put a permanent band on when they are big enough to keep it on their legs. Make for easy ID purposes, plus has the year on them too.
The bands from the APA, along with bandettes. They also really help when you are breeding, that way you can better track your egg collection (if using breeding pairs).
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What size do you get from the ABA? I was looking into those permanent bands but am not sure of the size. Also what age can you apply them to silkie chicks without the band falling off?
What size do you get from the ABA? I was looking into those permanent bands but am not sure of the size. Also what age can you apply them to silkie chicks without the band falling off?
I find numbered wing tags works well for me. I put them on as they are taken from the hatcher & make a record of the number stating the parents of the chick, describing down, size & condition at hatch.
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