A note on using Zip Ties; you can get colored ties at Dollar Tree; they come in several different "bright" Sizes/Colors per package; usually Green, Blue, & Pink. Makes it easy to sex by color
When attaching; you could use the smaller ties on chicks, insure that they will be a little loose as the chick grows; if you band the hens; you can replace the small ties as the chick enters the "teen-stage" with the larger band; having different colors can help mark problem or possible "culls" for later on... When you attach the tie & clip it off; use a lighter & lightly heat the end to seal it into the tie end; this will prevent accidental pecking, or tightening of the band..
--- In CHICKENS-101@yahoogroups.com, "Marla" <marlajulich@...> wrote:
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> Many use zip ties. The only caution I've heard is to make them a bit loose but not so big to cause harm, watch to make sure your growing bird doesn't wind up out growing it, and to clip off any remaining length close (like with nail clippers) to keep them from pecking it and pulling it tighter.
> Best of luck!
> Marla
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