Banding chickens....

[porkchop48]

I want to be able to manage my flock a bit better when it comes to ages and when to butcher/ cull.

I have a new set up chicks in the basement so I will know how old they are. But I also have a broody going and an incubator on the way.

The new chicks will not be a problem as I know what kind they are and ages will be easy to determine. When my barn yard mixes start hatching out it will not be so easy. Is there a way to band them to be able to keep track of who is who?

 

[jeslewmazer]

Depending on the age, wing bands and leg bands, or if you are not squeamish there is a tool I think it is called a toe punch. However you decide to band or mark your chickens....Make sure to keep a Brood Book (just a book (regular notebook is fine) with everything wrote down in it, what is what).