I have seen the zip tie suggestion, and might try it if I can figure out a way to cut the tail end flush. I don't want them to be able to tighten the zip tie by pecking at it.
I am wondering if someone has suggestions for quail leg bands to track Coturnix quail for breeding purposes. I tried the plastic bands with numbers on them and they fall off really easy. Like slide off over the foot. They have only stayed on a few of the birds. I have also used some of the...