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[R Wind]

Welcome to BYC. If you want to distinguish individuals, a little food coloring on the tail feathers should work. Don't use red or bright pink. They will peck at that.

Thanks for the hint! I was wondering if someone made little tags for their feet. I'll suggest dye to my family.

 

[janiedoe]

Thanks for the hint! I was wondering if someone made little tags for their feet. I'll suggest dye to my family.

You can buy bands (bracelets) for their legs, but you need to be careful to remove them if they begin looking tight. I find the food coloring works well. After I've used it for a couple of weeks, I've always been able to see subtle differences in looks and character, that make identification easier.

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC We are happy you have joined us.

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC! pleased to meet you and thanks for joining us.

 

[triciayoung]

Welcome. Good job on the coop build. You skipped a novice mistake most of us make - I made it twice...that is getting a pre-manufactured coop.

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC! Let us know if you have any questions.

 

[rjohns39]

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

 

[sourland]

Good morning, and welcome to the BYC community.