Marking Chickens question

[ChickenDude12345]

I am thinking about using zip ties to mark my chickens. Just one question - when I put the zip tie on should I put it on snug or put it on loose and let it drop down to their feet? Any help is appreciated!

 

[Lollychicken]

You need it tight enough so it won't fall off their feet, but loose enough so it doesn't cut off their circulation. I usually put them inbetween the spur area and the foot. Make sure it is able to move on the leg, but won't slide off the foot

 

[ChickenDude12345]

You need it tight enough so it won't fall off their feet, but loose enough so it doesn't cut off their circulation. I usually put them inbetween the spur area and the foot. Make sure it is able to move on the leg, but won't slide off the foot

I will put it so it has a couple mm of space between the leg and the zip tie. Their foot is too big for it to slip off even if I gave it a lot of space. Should it stay up on their leg or be down on their foot but not fall off?

 

[Lollychicken]

It is fine sitting on their foot, but I personally wouldn't put it lower that what this one is

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I have enough room that it can't get caught but can easily move up, down and around the leg. It can't come off if the toes are closed though

 

[HeatherKellyB]

How old are the birds you want to use ties on?

 

[ChickenDude12345]

It is fine sitting on their foot, but I personally wouldn't put it lower that what this one is

Yeah I would be resting on his foot to give her enough space to grow a little bit

 

[aart]

You need it tight enough so it won't fall off their feet, but loose enough so it doesn't cut off their circulation. I usually put them inbetween the spur area and the foot. Make sure it is able to move on the leg, but won't slide off the foot

Exactly!

Takes some practice/experience.
Gotta keep an eye on them.
Might be good to change all out once a year, they can break and fall off.

Here's how I do it:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/leg-banding-with-zipties.68075/

 

[cmom]

I use plastic spiral leg bands. They come in many sizes. just my preference. Good luck...

 

[ChickenDude12345]

How old are the birds you want to use ties on?

Almost 10 weeks old