Hen Leg Bands

[Marintzer]

We would like to leg band our year old, adult hens. Our intent is to help distinguish between each year's flock as they become adults. What size bands should we use? We have a rainbow mix including Anconas, Barred Rocks, RI & NH reds, and Welsummers. Any recommendations on type or specific brand of leg band?

 

[Kelsie2290]

http://cutlersupply.com/zen_new51/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=6_88 The spiral bands are probably the most popular, Cutler has them in asst colors http://cutlersupply.com/zen_new51/index.php?main_page=page&id=5 and the sizing chart
Like all bands keep an eye on them since they can cause sores if they get something caught in them or the points stick them. The Bandettes are nice since they are numbered and you can see them at a distance, but they do tend to lose them occasionally ime.
A lot of people also just use small zip ties in different colors if you are just trying to keep years apart, just trim off the end.
http://www.nationalband.com/leg.htm here is a link to lots of different versions of id things ... you might also consider wing banding your birds if you are looking for something permanent... I've come to like the Zip 890s

 

[swenson1995]

google bird leg bands lots of websites that sell them with sizing charts

 

[Marintzer]

Thank you for the feedback, suggestions, and web links! Do you have any personal experience with the spiral bands or the zip ties? Will they last a few years?