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Do people actually use these??

Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by cluckychick, Apr 25, 2008.

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  1. Apr 25, 2008 #1
    cluckychick

    cluckychick Songster

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  2. Apr 25, 2008 #2
    Guitartists

    Guitartists Resistance is futile

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    I've never heard of this, allthough, it seems like it COULD be more humane than debeaking. But, I would think you could only do this once the bird is done growing???? If so, by then, a lot of damage has been done already.

    I'm sure someone here will know more about this.
     
  3. Apr 25, 2008 #3
    chickbea

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    I've never seen them before.
     
  4. Apr 25, 2008 #4
    Rare Feathers Farm

    Rare Feathers Farm Crowing

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    Quote:I've seen those in the McMurray catalog, I think? They are weird....I've never had any issues with them picking at each other--but I don't have many birds & they have lots of room....so I'm not sure?
     
  5. Apr 25, 2008 #5
    hooligan

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    Yes, ppl still do it and yes, it hurts.
     
  6. Apr 25, 2008 #6
    DLS

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    looks like my hog ring pliers.
     
  7. Apr 25, 2008 #7
    hooligan

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    Quote:Pretty much, only a smaller guage on the ring
     

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