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Dave Scribner
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Guys, I mistakenly deleted a topic concerning identifying your doves. Since I can't bring it back, I'm quoting as much as I can in this topic

Bob Sanders asked for a web site or contact for numbered leg bands.

Dynamike responded with:



Kyle responded with

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Working with your doves continuously allows you to identify them by character and appearance...then you'd know what bird to use for what production. For example, I have doves that flap really hard and look beautiful. I use them for barehanded productions. Some birds are lazier, use them for fast productions where the bird is seen only for a while


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Kyle, this works if you only have a few birds but Bob has over 100. I have 30 and it would be impossible to tell them apart without some type of leg marking.
Bob, dynamike's links are for rubber bands and colored plastic bands. Here's a link to a source for numbered bands. I have never had a problem with Foy's.

picosearch.com


Dynamike asked
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What Foy sizes are better for a full grown dove, small or medium?

Finally, I always use the medium size bands. The small ones are fine for new borns but they quickly grow out of them.
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Dynamike
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No problem Dave, I make mistakes too.

Here is the link you had:
foyspigeonsupplies.com
Bob Sanders
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At last, Dave and I have something in common!

Actually, I think the company I was using for numbered bands runs ads in Cage Bird magazine and is called Cardinal.

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Regan
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Dave, everyone is entitled to make one mistake! Since this is your first, we'll let you off the hook, We might not be so understanding the next time!!!

:)

Regan
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Dave Scribner
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Ah, next time I may not admit it Smile
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I ordered Foy's plastic pink medium numbered snap on.
Bob Sanders
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On 2007-10-03 20:07, Bob Sanders wrote:
At last, Dave and I have something in common!

Actually, I think the company I was using for numbered bands runs ads in Cage Bird magazine and is called Cardinal.

Bob Sanders
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The right size for doves is the same as for a cockatiel.

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