How do I tell my hens apart?

[happyhens4me]

Hi Im new to hen raising and please be patient because I will be asking lots of questions lol. I got 6 Red Sexton Hens Memorial day & 4 of them look exactly the same. What are some suggestions on marking or otherwise telling them apart? Someone suggested nail polish lolTIA

 

[Percheron chick]

Different colored leg bands.

 

[crazyfeathers]

Yep, leg bands. They can be found at Fleet Farm in various colors and sizes. Remember as your chickens grow up you must check the bands as they will grow into a chickens leg, i found this out the hard way.

 

[happyhens4me]

Thank you all for the reply! I appreciate it I will look for them this weekend

 

[N F C]

Hi, welcome to BYC!

The leg bands sound like a much better way than nail polish, lol. Hope you're enjoying the chickens. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

It's nice to have you here!

 

[drumstick diva]

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[happyhens4me]

Thank you all! Im happy to be here! Im learning alot. I love my hens, I really didnt think I would get this attached to them this fast lol.