Leg Bands
Source: National Band & Tag Co.
Size: 14
Type: #1242 – Aluminum Butt-End Bands
Note: Applicator needed
Wing Bands
Source: National Band & Tag Co.
Size: 3
Type: #898 – Tab End
Transponder Information
Source: American Veterinary Identification Devices (AVID)
Microchips: Sterile Pacs of Microchips (5,10 or 25 count)
Scanner: Optional
How to Leg band Red Junglefowl
By Tomas P. Condon
1. Due to leg growth among young birds, Scott Colomb and experienced keeper of red junglefowl suggests using small colored cable ties to keep track of growing birds. The ties can be cut as the diameter of the leg expands and can be replaced with regular leg bands from National Band & Tag Co.
2. When permanently banding, prepare all your gear prior to capturing the bird. You will need only the leg band which you wish to apply, the leg band applicator and a helper to restrain the bird while you apply the band.
3. Capture the bird with a soft game bird net.
4. Have your helper hold the bird on its back holding the feet and wings firmly to prevent struggle or escape. If possible it is best to cover it's head, this reduces stress on the bird if it cannot see what is occurring around it.
5. Place the open band around the shank of the leg and crimp shut with the applicator. If it is a male bird, be sure that the band is above the spur before applying. Generally for the studbook the band should be applied to the right leg of the bird, and be sure that is right side up and readable.
How to Wing band Red Junglefowl
By Tomas P. Condon
1. Prepare all your gear prior to capturing the bird. You will need the wing band which you wish to apply, a new razor blade, some 70% rubbing alcohol and a helper to restrain the bird while you apply the band.
2. Capture the bird with a soft game bird net.
3. Have your helper hold the bird on it’s back holding the feet and wings firmly to prevent struggle or escape. If possible it is best to cover its head; this reduces stress on the bird if it cannot see what is occurring around it.
4. Spread out the left wing of the bird and locate the thin webbing. With the numbers facing up, push the bottom pin of the band through the webbing and into the corresponding hole on top. Bend the metal over to secure the band in place. Sometimes if the wing webbing does not puncture by force a sterile razor blade needs to be used. Sterilize the blade in rubbing alcohol and slice a small hole in the skin to allow the metal pin to pass through.
How to Microchip Red Junglefowl
By Tomas P. Condon
1. Prepare all your gear prior to capturing the bird. You will need a container with 70% rubbing alcohol, cotton balls, and a sterile microchip pack from AVID. You will also need a helper to restrain the bird while the procedure is carried out.
2. Capture the bird with a soft game bird net.
3. Have your helper hold the bird on its back holding the feet and wings firmly to prevent struggle or escape. If possible it is best to cover it's head, this reduces stress on the bird if it cannot see what is occurring around it.
4. The injection area should be the thickest portion of the breast muscle. Find this area either side of the breast bone and wipe it clean with a cotton ball soaked in alcohol parting the feathers out of the way.
5. Take off the cap to the sterile needle and if a scanner is available scan the microchip to be sure it is working properly; If not, use one that does scan and give an accurate reading and discard the malfunctioning one.
6. With bevel facing up insert the needle at approximately a thirty degree angle from the bird's body. Once the needle passes through the tissue and into the breast muscle the syringe plunger can be slowly depressed. Injecting the microchip too shallow will cause it to move about under the skin, too deep and you may injure or kill the bird.
7. Withdraw the needle while applying pressure to the injection site.
8. Release the bird and observe it periodically.
