How to tell my 4 Black Australorps apart?

[Cynthia12]

WELCOME! Name them all the same name.

 

[bjdewell]

WELCOME! Name them all the same name.

WELCOME! Name them all the same name.

Thanks for your welcome! Yeah, that's what I'm doing so far, but... it would be fun to be able to call over a particular hen. Right now they ALL come when I call. (I have a deaf dog, so maybe that's why I want the hens to respond to a name?) AND, I've been collecting hen names and can't use them! lol

 

[T-R-O-U-B-L-E]

Yes, honestly that is the only place there's a difference, but two are similar, and the other two are similar so it's hard to spot the differences, especially if they are moving. I think using leg bands is going to be my solution. I'll check Tractor Supply tomorrow and see what they have in stock. Thanks for your answer!

Youre welcome! I have some Blue Cochin Bantams that I tell apart by the pattern on their beak.
Pebbles - Both nostrils are black
Dani - Full white
Echo - Full black
Hope - Black with white at base
Mystery - one black nostril

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi again

 

[swampfox440]

Hi, welcome to BYC! thanks for joining us.

 

[SilverBirds]

I really don't want to use leg bands or zip ties, but other responders mentioned zip ties and leg bands so maybe it would be okay.

Any particular reason why? I have three black Australorps and unless I actually pick them up can't tell them apart. Their combs, wattles, body shape, etc. all looks the same. The only way I can tell is by looking at their beaks and feet.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[Madhouse Pullet]

Hi! Welcome to BYC!

 

[sourland]

Hello again. Colored leg bands sounds like the way to go.

 

[bjdewell]

Hi again

Hi there!