Norm_Knox
314 posts
Apr 27, 2009
6:14 PM
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What is the best way to mark your birds for easier recognition while in flight. The bingo markers are not working well for me so I'm just trying to get a new idea. WHAT works for you guys???
Thanks
Norm
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N/A Loft
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Norm_Knox
315 posts
Apr 27, 2009
6:19 PM
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Thanks Al. Does it make their feathers stick to each other????
Norm
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N/A Loft
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Bill from NJ
80 posts
Apr 27, 2009
6:32 PM
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Norm,
I usually buy the hair spray paint during halloween at the costume shops.
Orange, green, red, yellow, blue, etc.
It works and does not stick or cause any problems with the feathers.
I even use it to mark the birds after vaccinations to let me know which ones were shot or need to be shot in the loft.
Many uses and works just fine, about $3.00 or so a small can. I wait until the stores close and have sales at the end of the halloween season and buy them cheap then.
Regards,
Bill from NJ
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0221
241 posts
Apr 27, 2009
6:36 PM
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Like bill said. You can buy that stuff at the dollar store or walmat.
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Scott
2118 posts
Apr 27, 2009
8:25 PM
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I clip the tails in different ways.
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Just my Opinion
Scott
Last Edited by on Apr 27, 2009 8:25 PM
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Fire Brewed Rollers
66 posts
Apr 27, 2009
9:03 PM
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I also use hair spray coloring all the time. All the beauty supply stores carry it year round.
Purple, Orange, Green, Red, Yellow, Blue plus other colors (White does not work so good)
Works great and will wash right off with water, does not cause any problems to the feathers.
Robert Miller
Fire Brewed Rollers
SGVS
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Norm_Knox
316 posts
Apr 28, 2009
9:31 AM
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Thanks guys. The spray seems to work real good. Al and Bill thanks for a good idea as well as the others. Spray marks them real good and its very noticable so I would sugest to all to try it.
Norm
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N/A Loft
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maxspin
359 posts
Apr 28, 2009
1:33 PM
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I use red yarn tied to the platic clip on bands. 4 strands about 5 inches long. I mark (2) birds every time I fly and take notes on those two birds.
Keith Maxwell
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nicksiders
GOLD MEMBER
3410 posts
Apr 30, 2009
6:43 PM
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Surveyors tape works well and you can usually get it at Lowes; Home Depot; or most hardware stores. Tie it to one tail feather. That way you are not pulling or cutting any tail feathers and it is easy to remove and place on other birds.
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Just My Take On Things
Nick Siders
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