how to identify my chickens

[redsullivan]

Hello,

I live in PA and had two chickens who passed away. Yesterday I got 6 new Black Australorp hens (about 16 weeks old). My problem, they all look the same and I want to be able to tell one from another. Is there an easy way to identify them that won't hurt them?

 

[ghillie]

Leg Bands would do the trick.....

 

[redsullivan]

Thanks - where does a person get leg bands? Are they hard to put on?

 

[Rebel Rooster]

You can use small colored wire-ties or zip-ties as they are sometime called. Just leave them a little loose on the leg and they last a looooong time!

 

[hen-thusiast]

and

- never thought of zip ties!

 

[redsullivan]

You mean the plastic ones right - that once you tighten they don't back up?

 

[Rebel Rooster]

Quote:
Yep! That's the ones!

 

[ozark hen]

We use zip ties and keep an eye on them.
we replace them every few weeks on young birds. Keep them loose and cut off the ends.

 

[Opa]

I use numbered bandettes on my birds. It's really a good sure way to keep data on your flock. http://www.cutlersupply.com/cart/in...x&cPath=6_89&zenid=mvq9p3ebgr7tjivjo96ggbgt21

 

[fldiver97]

from WI. You can also check farm or feedstores or check online...just google legbands, they come in different sizes and usually there is a listing as to breeds and size band. They come in various colors