Hi I am not a pro, someone on BYC had sent me this link during one of the HALs. I learnt the hard way that not all chicks grow equally and 2 of my Orpington's almost lost their legs because I was only looking at the Legbar legs (a lot skinnier than Orpingtons). Chicks (especially Orpingtons) can grow really fast. I ignored their bands for 1 week and had to perform minor surgeries to dig them out.Good info Junibutt --
you are such a pro~ I use zip ties from the start (little teeny zip ties )--- and cut them off and replace them on a regular basis. Sounds like you have it down to a science.
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