Anyone have 3 extra leg bands?

[Cherib603]

My pekin triplets are identical - same height, weight, voice, bill color etc - and I want to band them with different color leg bands so I can differentiate in case of health issues, but I really don't need a package of 100 or 500! If anyone has 3 size 12 bands, I'd be happy to buy them from you, or if anyone has a good idea on something I can make myself that won't be plucked off and swallowed, I'd appreciate it.

 

[Pyxis]

Use colored zip ties

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Use colored zip ties.

 

[Cherib603]

Yup. I know about colored zip ties. Still have to buy them in bulk. Maybe I can hit up the neighbors and get a black one and a white one and leave one bird naked. How tight do you apply them?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Yup. I know about colored zip ties. Still have to buy them in bulk. Maybe I can hit up the neighbors and get a black one and a white one and leave one bird naked. How tight do you apply them?

Just tight enough that they can't be pulled off. Then check them weekly.

A package of colored zip ties is cheaper than a box of numbered legbands.

 

[jemini212]

I buy mine from here
http://www.cj-poultrysupplies.co.uk..._GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es774067/Products/1177

i actually buy the ones with numbers on, but if you only need to identify 3 then these sort of ones are fine

 

[Cherib603]

I buy mine from here
http://www.cj-poultrysupplies.co.uk..._GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/es774067/Products/1177

i actually buy the ones with numbers on, but if you only need to identify 3 then these sort of ones are fine

Looks like a UK shop. I'm in the US, but thanks!

 

[jemini212]

Oh sorry. Have you tried ebay? you may find a seller closer to you. Otherwise the ties will do

 

[Cherib603]

Will get some zip ties. Thanks all.

 

[Cherib603]