I hate these leg bands

[HorseFeatherz NV]

Pumpkinpeep - Not sure if it is helpful, I have this link for a toe punch chart: http://www.dominiquechicken.com/Toe_Punch_Chart.html

Gives kind-of an idea of punch/parent chart

 

[PunkinPeep]

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Thank you very much, HorseFeatherz, that does help me. It helps me know that i don't want to punch toes.

I was thinking there was some kind of tag involved. No tag. Just patterns of being punched. Nothin' doin'.

Thank you very much for that.

 

[HorseFeatherz NV]

It's not for me either

 

[PunkinPeep]

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Thanks for the link. Those look like a possible option. I'm also noticing the butt end metal bands. It looks like you can put more information on them. Have you ever used those? There's no point if they're just going to come off, which is why i'm asking.

 

[Lollipop]

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Just trying to steer you in the right direction, considering the topic. Here`s a supplier with a wide assortment and some pretty good pics of the bands. One of the birds shown has a large commercial tag attached. A wing band would be applied in that location on either wing. Check out the whole site. You should find something that apeals to you......Pop

http://www.nationalband.com/nbtpoult.htm

 

[PunkinPeep]

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Just trying to steer you in the right direction, considering the topic. Here`s a supplier with a wide assortment and some pretty good pics of the bands. One of the birds shown has a large commercial tag attached. A wing band would be applied in that location on either wing. Check out the whole site. You should find something that apeals to you......Pop

http://www.nationalband.com/nbtpoult.htm

Thanks again, Pop. I watched their video of wing banding day old chicks. Is it going to be as painless for full grown hens?

Can you tell me why you like wing bands better than the atlas metal leg bands? Is it because you can apply them so much earlier in life? Or is there more to it?

 

[Lollipop]

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Just trying to steer you in the right direction, considering the topic. Here`s a supplier with a wide assortment and some pretty good pics of the bands. One of the birds shown has a large commercial tag attached. A wing band would be applied in that location on either wing. Check out the whole site. You should find something that apeals to you......Pop

http://www.nationalband.com/nbtpoult.htm

Thanks again, Pop. I watched their video of wing banding day old chicks. Is it going to be as painless for full grown hens?

Can you tell me why you like wing bands better than the atlas metal leg bands? Is it because you can apply them so much earlier in life? Or is there more to it?

You`re welcome, Punkin. That`s a good reason, but there`s a lot more to it. I like them for many reasons, two of which you mentioned in your original post. They stay attached and they don`t cause injuries. They are easier to apply than leg bands. They don`t take near the abuse that leg bands take and the colors are identifiable from a distance. The numbers are always easy to read, and not just in my opinion, they are classy. they show all who see them that you are serious about breeding your birds. A bird without a wing band is either from a small flock where ID`s are not required, or they aren`t a bird worthy of being bred. Now that again is not just my opinion, but one shared by vast numbers of serious breeders, including old timers. Now aren`t you glad you asked? LOL........Pop

 

[PunkinPeep]

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Thanks again, Pop. I watched their video of wing banding day old chicks. Is it going to be as painless for full grown hens?

Can you tell me why you like wing bands better than the atlas metal leg bands? Is it because you can apply them so much earlier in life? Or is there more to it?

You`re welcome, Punkin. That`s a good reason, but there`s a lot more to it. I like them for many reasons, two of which you mentioned in your original post. They stay attached and they don`t cause injuries. They are easier to apply than leg bands. They don`t take near the abuse that leg bands take and the colors are identifiable from a distance. The numbers are always easy to read, and not just in my opinion, they are classy. they show all who see them that you are serious about breeding your birds. A bird without a wing band is either from a small flock where ID`s are not required, or they aren`t a bird worthy of being bred. Now that again is not just my opinion, but one shared by vast numbers of serious breeders, including old timers. Now aren`t you glad you asked? LOL........Pop

I am glad i asked. Sincerely.

What about putting them on grown birds? Is there going to be any additional complication?

 

[Lollipop]

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You`re welcome, Punkin. That`s a good reason, but there`s a lot more to it. I like them for many reasons, two of which you mentioned in your original post. They stay attached and they don`t cause injuries. They are easier to apply than leg bands. They don`t take near the abuse that leg bands take and the colors are identifiable from a distance. The numbers are always easy to read, and not just in my opinion, they are classy. they show all who see them that you are serious about breeding your birds. A bird without a wing band is either from a small flock where ID`s are not required, or they aren`t a bird worthy of being bred. Now that again is not just my opinion, but one shared by vast numbers of serious breeders, including old timers. Now aren`t you glad you asked? LOL........Pop

I am glad i asked. Sincerely.

What about putting them on grown birds? Is there going to be any additional complication?

Never had any problems at all. I never use any antibiotic or meds when I band, either. Good luck to ya. If you`re squimish on the first one or two, don`t worry, it gets easier real fast........Pop

 

[sixlittlechicks09]

I use zip ties and I love them. I changed them every few weeks until the hens were full grown. Now my hens are about 8 months, and their legs aren't getting any bigger, so I don't have to worry. You just pop them on, make them just a little too small to fall of when the foot is limp and snip off what's hanging off. Keep a list of who's what color, eventually you can remember. Like, I know our barred rocks are, Green band - Felene (it rhymes, green-felene), Yellow band - Felicia, Green Band - Fiona (green like Shrek, Fiona is his wife)
=] Wouldn't work if you have more hens than colors though...