rollerman132
144 posts
Nov 06, 2007
8:14 AM
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What do you guys think of the plastic coated bands? I’ve only used plain bands, are those coated bands durable?
Last Edited by on Nov 06, 2007 8:16 AM
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bman
483 posts
Nov 06, 2007
9:06 AM
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I know some don't like them but I do. Easier to scrap the crap off so you can read them.
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Ron
Borderline lofts
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quickspin
43 posts
Nov 06, 2007
9:15 AM
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I use plastic coated for my last year. I have some birds that are 7 years old and the plastic is breaking. I have a 15 year old cock with a aluminum band that looks good still.
Last Edited by on Nov 06, 2007 9:16 AM
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MILO
790 posts
Nov 06, 2007
9:31 AM
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Not a fan. In fact, I don't know if it is just me, the bands can water corrupt, and I have had a few crack. I prefer the aluminum style bands. Call me crazy, I think the band should last longer than the bird...LOL
c
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quickspin
44 posts
Nov 06, 2007
9:39 AM
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I agreed MILO
I thing my 7 year old band will not last any longer. The good thing was that I was able to put a second band on the other leg with my information. This will last another 7-8 years.
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Dark Roll
28 posts
Nov 06, 2007
3:09 PM
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I've been using plain aluminum and plastic coated
bands for awhile now, but now using plastic coated
bands. Got some birds that are 5-6 yrs old and the bands look like new, they're easier to read as well.
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rollerpigeon1963
200 posts
Nov 06, 2007
3:37 PM
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I prefer to use the big plastic bands. I have used them for a good many years. I have had maybe one or two crack. But those little bands gets filled with poop and you scratch and scratch to look at the numbers and before long you cant read it. I have been using the plastic bands since 94 and still to this day. I hate the little bands because it takes so much more light and you have to scrap them to read them. Just my opinion but I perfer the big bulky ones over the tiny little metal ones. Now the rings that have just the number cut out of them like the W/C bands a few years back I hate. They get filled with crap and you scratch them out and the color comes out of the number and before long you wear out the etching. So I guess its the choice of the fancier.
Brian Middaugh
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sundance
267 posts
Nov 06, 2007
6:01 PM
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Hey Brian, glad to see you back. Been a while.
I use the plastic bands, but only because I have had better luck keeping them on the little ones. I have tried the bigger coated bands but ended up with a lot of babies running around without bands cause they lost them in the nest. I also hate digging thru the nest to find lost bands.
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Butch @
Sundance Roller Lofts
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Donny James
83 posts
Nov 06, 2007
8:38 PM
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i use plastic bands there easier to use
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rollerpigeon1963
201 posts
Nov 07, 2007
2:48 AM
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Butch,
This might help you, I had the same problem but with the plastic bands you can get a better grip on the band and hold on to it easier so it makes it a little easier to put on. So I band a little later then the norm and haven't had any problems. Also if you forget to band a couple you can moisten the band and get them on the bird as long as they aren't too old. I had measured the inside of the plastic and metal bands and they are very close. Because every year the bands isn't the exact same size. I mean within a few .01". So its not the plastic bands are bigger in the middle. So it must be the ease of holding the band and pulling it on.
Brian Middaugh
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Missouri-Flyer
893 posts
Nov 07, 2007
6:17 AM
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plastic bands since 03 and have had no problems...easy to clean,easy to see.
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Jerry
Home of "Whispering Wings Loft"
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RUDY..ZUPPPPP
409 posts
Nov 07, 2007
3:47 PM
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Aluminum bands here,,,,
But like Brian M said they are hard too see when full of poop,...lol
Especially me im getting old..lmao
Rudy
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sundance
269 posts
Nov 07, 2007
4:29 PM
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Thanks Brian. Maybe I`ll try them this year. If I do I`ll keep in mind to just plan on letting them get a little bigger before I band them.
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Butch @
Sundance Roller Lofts
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tapp
461 posts
Nov 07, 2007
4:34 PM
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I like the plastic coated. My birds are banded about 50-50 with small and big No.s I can't read the small one's and you have to carry a tooth brush to brush them to read them.Then I have to change glasses! what a hassel! I'm going to all plastic coated. Like Brian M. aid just wait a while longer to band Fadding eye sight sucks!
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Tapp
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bman
485 posts
Nov 08, 2007
4:33 AM
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With the plastic bands about the time the feathers start to pin is about the right time.
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Ron
Borderline lofts
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3757
222 posts
Nov 08, 2007
6:02 AM
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Maybe I am old school but I prefer the aluminum bands.
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bman
487 posts
Nov 08, 2007
6:14 AM
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Hey Doc........of course you are,we wouldn't have it any other way.lol
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Ron
Borderline lofts
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3757
223 posts
Nov 08, 2007
6:17 AM
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Ron - Thanks! I want to discuss the bird you talked about on the other post. I will call you.
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bman
488 posts
Nov 08, 2007
6:53 AM
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Doc,Looking forward to it. It is out of the black spangle cock X blue check w/f hen. Sorry I am at work no band#s
She is just 4 months old.
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Ron
Borderline lofts
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Electric-man
814 posts
Nov 08, 2007
7:21 AM
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After you guys get done cleaning those bands, make sure you always put your wife's toothbrush back where it belongs!
Mine gets awful up set when she can't find her's!!!
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Val
"Site Moderator"
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rollerman132
148 posts
Nov 08, 2007
5:45 PM
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thanks for your input
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Electric-man
819 posts
Nov 08, 2007
6:10 PM
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Come on guys, this was a joke!
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Val
"Site Moderator"
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trevsta65
222 posts
Nov 09, 2007
11:53 PM
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i use aluminium here mainly for price reasons the aluminium one cost 45cents each as compared to the price the guy here charges for the plastic coated personlized ones almost $1.00 .cheers trev
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MILO
825 posts
Nov 10, 2007
12:15 AM
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Good one Val...LOL
c
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RUDY..ZUPPPPP
423 posts
Nov 10, 2007
6:33 AM
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Hey val i think my wife paid me back........lol
Icant find tootbrush,,,,,,,,,
And sh was cleaning house....LMAO
I would hate to think where she used it
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Electric-man
825 posts
Nov 10, 2007
10:17 AM
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I don't really mess with her stuff! Her method of "payback" consist of a tube of super glue and a pr of cheeks!
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Val
"Site Moderator"
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mcroller
4 posts
Nov 10, 2007
11:56 AM
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I use plastic as the poop dont stick as bad as the small meatle ones an are easy to read
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