Leg bands

[chickenbike]

Bear with me, this may seem a silly question. How do you put on the coil-type leg rings on new chicks? If you open it too wide, it loses the smooth ring shape on the interior and then irritates the leg. I tried that and had to take it off. I have chicks which I definitely need to keep identified. I bought the multiple sizes of ring leg bands for when they grow, but after yesterday's experience I'm worried about getting them on right.

 

[roche477]

I'm interested in responses to your question. I haven't tried banding yet, but I have a few that I'm wanting to band to tell them from the others. I have no clue how to do it yet.

 

[enola]

I use zip ties, colored ones.

 

[jenjscott]

I haven't banded any of my chickens yet, but with macaws, you put the ring over their three toes, and then push it up over their leg and forth toe until it passes the end of the toe, then it will drop back down around their leg. Does that make any sense?

 

[vortec]

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Same here. It works

vortec

 

[12 Acres]

I've used both the split ring type and colored zip ties. I put the split rings on just like you'd put a key on a key ring. The bird may protest a bit but I've never hurt a bird doing it. Once it's on they forget all about it.

 

[CARS]

Quote:
Same here. It works

vortec

Just did it tonight. Worked great!

Sorry you are having problems using the wire leg rings.

 

[joebryant]

Will someone who uses zip ties please take a picture and post it when you have time.
I'd like to see how you put it on their leg. Thanks.

 

[vortec]

I can take the picture, but can't get it online. I have misplaced the cable. Oh well, maybe somebody else can put one up.

vortec

 

[JanieMarie]

I'd like to know what they are and where you get them?