Type of leg ring

[Yogi Phil]

Hi, does anyone know if brass leg rings are better than painted aluminium ones? I’m thinking of getting some from Pinnon Hatch Farm. I have heard that brass is toxic to birds. Also I wonder which type will last best, so that the wording can easily be read. Any help will be very appreciated.
Thanks, Phil

 

[sourland]

In my experience, painted bands do not hold up well.

 

[Yogi Phil]

Thanks for that good advice!

 

[BGcoop]

I honestly just use zip ties in different colors, much cheaper than leg bands, but I suppose it depends on how many birds you have.

 

[Wrooster]

Ours are plastic. Found them on Amazon and got a few dozen in about 5 colors for cheap. A few fell off but I think that was because we weren't careful about being sure they were really clicked shut. I have no complaints about them.

I can't imagine useful wording on leg bands. It's hard enough sometimes deciding what color I'm looking at or which leg it's on (which makes a difference, the way we're doing it). Maybe a writeable plastic surface, and expect to be holding the chicken while you read the band.