What type of leg bands should I get?

[cochin44]

Any recommendations on brands or type (plastic, or aluminum)?
And pliers.

 

[Chris09]

I like to use the aluminum bands like:
http://www.twincitypoultrysupplies...._page=product_info&cPath=8_27&products_id=370
Here is the Applicator that I use:
http://www.twincitypoultrysupplies...._page=product_info&cPath=8_27&products_id=371
If I plan to show the bird I like to use the aluminum bands and I will put wing bands on them.:
http://www.twincitypoultrysupplies...._page=product_info&cPath=8_47&products_id=249
Here is the Applicator:
http://www.twincitypoultrysupplies...._page=product_info&cPath=8_47&products_id=250

Chris

 

[cybercat]

Best place to buy is Cutlers Supply they have a web site link below. I just placed my order for their bandettes. These are plastic, colored, numbers spring type bands so they can be put on and taken off as needed. They come in packs of 25 or 100 and in 5 or 7 colors. You can only buy one color in a number squence. If you want more colors well you will have repeated numbers then which is fine for many who breed.

These are allowed in shows.

http://www.cutlersupply.com/cart/in...x&cPath=6_89&zenid=gkggd2pn8hfa2ukdv8j1l2no56

 

[cochin44]

Does the bands fit tightly on the leg or does it move around?

 

[cybercat]

They are close to the leg when sized right on a adult bird. They open like a key ring that over laps. that is why they can be removed and reused. You can buy smaller sizes and the use them on chicks and size them up as they get older till they are 12 weeks old. Most find that they can be used at adult sizes at 8 weeks.

 

[Scott]

You might want to look into Kuhl brand leg bands. They are plastic spirals. They come in different colors and sizes. And they are easy to put on the chickens legs. Plus they are really affordable. They are what I use on my bantam cochins. You can get large quantities at Cutler's Supply. Or if you need to buy them individually in different colors you can buy them at an online store called Hoof and Horn Ranch, which is here. The woman that runs the store is a BYC member.