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Toe Punching

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Schroeder:
Well, I guess I didn't do a very good job with my first attempt at toe punching.  At least 1/4 of those that I punched at 2 days show no evidence of same at three weeks.  I suspect I was not diligent enough in removing the chads from the new holes.

Am I correct that it now is too late, and I'll need to resort to bands of some sort?

dak:
I usually go back a couple of days after I punch and pick out the scab and/or repunch them.  I haven't tried older birds, but I see no reason why you can't if you follow up on the holes and encourage them to stay open.  Possibly, use a small hemostat in the hole and stretch it.

Some just cut a slit in the web with scissors.

Mike Gilbert:
  To avoid "hanging chads" I toe punch first from the top, then again from the bottom, being careful to hit the same hole on the second pass.  Then I inspect for hanging skin - usually it is gone - but if it is there I pull or cut it off.   It will often scab over temporarily, but when the scab falls out the hole is there.

Schroeder:
Mike - What do you think about punching again at 3 weeks old?

Mike Gilbert:
  I've never done it, but if you do be careful of infection.  I would put them in a very clean spot until it scabs over.   Anybody else?

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