I have 4 golden comets (that look more like RIRs) that all look identical, and 2 Tetra tints that look the same. I was just curious what you use to tell them apart. Ankle tags?? Thanks
When we had 50 chickens and 9 roosters it took a bit, but after awhile you'll just know. They all have different personalities, and slight marking differences that you will notice. GOOD LUCK!!
That's really a good one...... There are plastic leg rings that are sold on ebay for not much -- If you chickens are fully grown and you find the size that fits, that would be one way. I will edit with a link if I find some tonight. If you really study them you may find that there is some difference in their beak coloring, the shape of their comb---or their feathering. For example one Golden Comet may have more white feathers visible in her wing or tail than another. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260822177512 http://cgi.ebay.com/100-LEG-BANDS-C...=260822177512&ps=63&clkid=1743774702809818764 http://cgi.ebay.com/Spiral-Plastic-...942?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3c9bf4b35e http://cgi.ebay.com/100PCS-Poultry-...781?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item3f0b99222d I bought some from the first seller....may put one on tomorrow when I give the chickens their monthly check up
HOnestly, I have a few Barred rock that I do not have a clue. But generally speaking.they show a personality difference
Thanks, I will look for leg bands. My golden comets do not have any white at all. They are completely dark like a RIR. Three always travel around the yard together, and one is usually alone. That is the only thing I can see a difference in.
Originally, I got different breeds just to avoid that problem. As time passed, I managed to get a few "duplicate" breeds but have been able to tell them apart after a while, because their personalities are all different. However, there are differences in their beaks, their feathering colors or patterns, their vocalizations, etc.
for my birds that look alike (like my Jersey girls) I use color coded zip ties. So now with my Jersey girls I know Neon Orange is Jersey and Neon Pink is Liquorish!
