Leg band show rules?

[hoppy]

What are the rules regarding leg bands on show birds? does it very by show? I will be attending a APA/ ABA show and want to know if my birds can wear their custom bands (not stock bands off the shelf)

 

[sjarvis00]

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You have several options, such as teh permanent seamless bands offered by many breed clubs and the ABA and APA. I personally like the spiral numbered bands since you have to submit the band number on the entry form. This way if they break a feather or something the day before I can still take a bird of that sex and age with that band number, just transfer the band. In general so long as they are wearing a numbered band you should be fine.

 

[hoppy]

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You have several options, such as teh permanent seamless bands offered by many breed clubs and the ABA and APA. I personally like the spiral numbered bands since you have to submit the band number on the entry form. This way if they break a feather or something the day before I can still take a bird of that sex and age with that band number, just transfer the band. In general so long as they are wearing a numbered band you should be fine.

I was thinking more of a bejeweled leg band, would that be acceptable?

 

[Chris09]

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You have several options, such as teh permanent seamless bands offered by many breed clubs and the ABA and APA. I personally like the spiral numbered bands since you have to submit the band number on the entry form. This way if they break a feather or something the day before I can still take a bird of that sex and age with that band number, just transfer the band. In general so long as they are wearing a numbered band you should be fine.

I was thinking more of a bejeweled leg band, would that be acceptable?

I would leave it off.

Chris

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

If easily noticed, the judge might comment on it, but there would not be a rule against it. Main purpose of bands is to distinguish between birds. That said, unless there is also some sort of fun costume contest, I agree with Chris that it's probably best to leave it off.

 

[hoppy]

darn, I thought she'd look so snazzy in it.

 

[Uniontown Poultry]

Save it for when you enter her in the county fair.

 

[hoppy]

maybe I'll do it for my sale birds since they won't be in the show. I just felt I needed to make some bird jewerly after losing one of my favorite birds yesterday.

 

[gumbii]

pics...?

 

[hoppy]

I made 2 different ones and they both stretch.