Pintail Ducks, Prairie Chickens, Chinese Pheasants.
7 Some small bantams, Growing Large Fowl Chicks, Largest Pigeons, Pheasants (males all breeds), Wild Ducks (Mallards, adults - all breeds), Sage Grouse (female), Peacock Pheasants, Ringneck Pheasant, Baldpate & Pintail Ducks, Ruffed Grouse (male).
8 Bantam Universal, growing Large Fowl Universal, call ducks, large pheasant cocks, Grouse, Geese (6-12 wks), Wild Ducks, English Call Ducks, Sage Grouse (male), Chinese Pheasants, Ringneck Pheasants (male),
9 Leghorns, Games, Ducks
10 Minorcas, Wyandottes, Crossbreeds
11 Rocks, Reds (hens)
12 Large Fowl Adult Universal, Orpingtons, Large Fowl Cocks, Canadian Geese (small race), Wild Geese, Wild Turkeys, Brahmas, Langshans, large Ducks, etc.
14 Jersey Giants, Turkey Hens, very large Male Chickens, Geese, Canadian Geese (large race, Honkers), Wild Turkeys.
16 Turkey Toms, very large Geese
Size
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
14
16
Why do folks use legbands?
Legbands are used to identify birds. It can be something simple, such as keeping track of how old a bird is. They can also mark which chicks hatched and when. They may be used to mark a bird's egg color, or tone. They may be used to mark specific breeding pairs, trios or groups. Some folks use one legband on one leg. Some use a number of legbands on each leg. Everyone creates their own "system". It can be as complicated or as simple as you like, built to serve your needs. There are 11 colors, two legs on a bird, and lots of room for more than one legband on each leg. The combinations are endless, and only limited by your imagination.
Picking a size...
There's a lot of "wiggle room" in the sizes of legbands. As you can see, one size doesn't fit all. It's best to go a size above rather than a size below if you're not quite sure what you need. For instance, a size 10 should work very well for Leghorns without falling off, and may be a better option than the number 9. If you just aren't sure, we can suggest a size for you, or try to help. We don't claim to be legband size professionals, but we can usually hit it pretty darned close. If there's a problem, we'll always be here to help.
Lean on Universal Sizes.
We suggest size 5, then size 8, then size 10, then size 12 for growing Large Fowl Chicks.
We suggest size 4, then size 6, then size 8 for growing Bantam Chicks and Pheasants.
Caution!!!
Legbands do not stretch or change size as the birds grow. Each breed needs a series of different sizes until they become adults. If a legband is left too long on a growing bird its leg will grow around the legband causing severe problems. Using legbands on growing fowl requires a certain amount of care and attention. You'll need to be responsible and attentive to be sure you don't cause more harm than good.
Selecting a size.
Below is a chart that I've put together from information I've gathered from our manufacturers. It's pretty comprehensive, and I'll add to it as we go. It should help you get headed in the right directon.
In Stock/Availability
In stock in mix and match, 50, 100, and 1,000 assorted colors
In stock in mix and match, 50, 100, and 1,000 assorted colors
In stock in mix and match, 50, 100, and 1,000 assorted colors
No Stock, available by special order
In stock in mix and match, 50, 100, and 1,000 assorted colors
No Stock, available by special order
In stock in mix and match, 50, 100, and 1,000 assorted colors
No Stock, available by special order
In stock in mix and match, 50, 100, and 1,000 assorted colors
No Stock, available by special order
In stock in mix and match, 50, 100, and 1,000 assorted colors
***All Bulk 1,000 of one size, one color are available by special order
