found at the dollar store

[squeakyballs]

Ohhh I wondered how to band them, I've been painting their nails instead.

 

[Want Less]

We got our zip ties from the Dollar Tree, I believe there is 100 in the container and includes 2 sizes in assorted colors (pink, orange, green and blue).

 

[LesGan]

Thanks klf73 for the feedback. I too shall use them now.

 

[3goodeggs]

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Now, I really LIKE that idea!

 

[JenEric Farms]

That's awesome! Which dollar tree did you go to?

 

[Laurie's Silkies]

What a fabulous idea for marking a particular bird when they all look alike !!! I love zip ties, but have never thought of that idea !!!

 

[Camelot Farms]

I bought those too!!

 

[Ariel301]

I'm using the Dollar Tree zip ties too, to band chicks for identification. Mostly just banding them pink or blue as I know what's a male or female, so I can get a quick, easy count of how many of each I have, and the ones that kids in my family have picked out for 4-H/showing each have a tie on them so the kids know which bird is theirs. I clip the end very short, so there is no tail to annoy them as they walk or get pulled on, but there is a tiny bit of room so I can expand it a little if I need to. I put them on as loosely as I could without them falling off, and the chicks seem to be doing ok. I will take them off as they grow too big for them, and eventually go to regular leg bands, I just don't have any or the cash to get them at the moment.

 

[joe17]

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If you dont mind me asking, who is Paul Smith? Where is he from?? Because I take online classes, Geography, and Paul Smith is my teacher. I think he is from the country. I know that sounds crazy but Im just curious!!! lol

 

[klf73]

He is a breeder of nice Ameraucana

. I believe he is in Texas?(would have to check)
JenEric- got them in Windham, there is one near Walmart