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Leg Bands vs. Wing Bands
Sharon Yorks:
I really like the little rubber bands too. Once they have outgrown them, I switch to the #7 size bandettes from Hakes' Twin City Poultry Supplies: https://www.twincitypoultrysupplies.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=8_24&zenid=5aa960734b32ad9feaa9301dd0941b6b
#7 fits LF from about age 1 month to 3-5 months (depending on bird), then I switch to size #9. I've never had to use anything larger.
Susan Mouw:
Sharon, how do you apply the bandettes?
Sharon Yorks:
With your hands. It's like a little spiral band that you can unwind and then it bounces back when you let go of it. Don't unwind too far or you'll snap and break it. And sometimes if you pull it out too far you will have to squeeze it a little once it's on the bird to help tighten the twist. I really like them.
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