Stop feather pecking with National Band & Tag’s “Clip-On” Blinders / Peepers!
All birds mildly peck to establish a pecking order amongst the flock. When this behavior escalates to feather pecking is when your flock is in trouble. Feather pecking includes ripping feathers out, damaging the skin, or even making another bird bleed. Feather pecking leads to cannibalistic behaviors. You should try to prevent these behaviors, or immediately squash them in order to keep the whole flock from becoming cannibalistic. Birds have a tendency to copy each other, so if one starts pecking, others may follow.
Some conditions that can cause poultry (chickens, pheasants, quail, etc.) to start feather pecking include overcrowding, lack of food/water, stress, inadequate nest boxes, and more. You can get more details about these causes in the article, “FEATHER PECKING AND CANNIBALISM IN SMALL AND BACKYARD POULTRY FLOCKS” (By Dr. Jacquie Jacob, University of Kentucky). For gamebirds, space recommendations need to be double compared to chickens, and even larger for pheasants, according to, “Poultry Cannibalism: Prevention and Treatment“, (By Phillip Clauer, Pennsylvania State University).
You can take preventative measures by using NB&T’s “Clip-On” Blinders / Peepers on your whole flock before they start pecking, instead of just on the hens who are pecking. Our pinless peeper was designed with you, the customer, in mind. We spent over a decade developing, talking with customers, modifying, and improving the design of our pinless peeper (Style 3184L). While pinless peepers will have a percentage of loss, ours will stay in longer. You know it’s a National Band & Tag peeper because ours have “NB&T” molded into the back of the crossbar!
We sell peepers in packs of 25, 50 & 100 on Amazon (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases through this paid link.). For quantities of 100 or more, you can buy from us directly online. We offer quantity price discounts at 500, 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000. We offer 10 different colors: Yellow, Orange, Green, Light Green, Blue, Light Blue, Pink, Purple, Brown, and White.
Día Nacional de las Aves de Corral – 2021
/2 Comments/in Español /by Alison¡El 19 de marzo es el Día Nacional de las Aves de Corral! La denominación de Aves de Corral la usamos para describir a aquellas aves domesticadas que se crían para carne, huevos y plumas. En National Band & Tag fabricamos una gran variedad de productos para la identificación de estas aves, como por ejemplo: placas para las alas, anillos para las patas y anteojeras.
Comenzamos hace 118 años en 1902 fabricando y vendiendo placas y anillos para pollos. NB&T tiene muchos tipos de clientes en el rubro avícola que utilizan nuestros productos de identificación, como por ejemplo pequeñas granjas, investigadores en el área de la genética, criadores de aves y muchos más.
Nuestros productos pueden ser utilizados en muchos tipos de aves de corral, pero los mas populares entre nuestros clientes, de acuerdo al tipo de ave en que son usados son:
Las placas para las alas son una opción popular, pues son permanentes y tiene un alto porcentaje de retención. Estas placas se colocan en pichones, a partir de un día de nacido, pero también pueden ser usados en aves adultas.
Los anillos para las patas son usualmente utilizados en aves adultas, pero cuando son usados en aves más jóvenes deben ser cambiados con frecuencia a medida que las patas de las aves se hacen mas gruesas. Los anillos pueden ser utilizados como identificación temporal o permanente. Cuando ordene anillos, por favor mida el diámetro de las patas de aves en que serán utilizadas, para obtener el tamaño correcto. No nos hacemos responsables por pedidos de tamaños erróneos. Para obtener más información acerca de como hacer esto, mire este blog.
¡Celebre el Día Nacional de las Aves de Corral con NB&T haciendo su pedido hoy!
Tenga en cuenta que a medida que avanzamos hacia la primavera, comienza nuestra temporada alta para las aves de corral y ganado. Realizar su pedido con tiempo de sus bandas le ayudará a evitar tiempos de producción más prolongados.
Radial Text
/0 Comments/in Identification Solutions, Made in USA, Tag Options /by AlisonA unique option that National Band & Tag offers is radial text or text that goes along the curve of our round tags. Radial text is helpful for fitting lots of text on a small tag, and for fitting text along the tag when there is a hole in the middle of the tag. Curved text is popular for survey tags, tree tags, power pole tags, dog tags, promotional keychains, and more. Contact us today for a free quote on your radial text tags!
Stamped Radial Text – Text is in all caps.
Laser Etched Radial Text – Logos are available. Different fonts, lowercase, bold fonts can be used.
Shown with Optional 1/4″ Hole
UV Stable Black Aluminum
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Federal Bird Bands VS NB&T Bird Bands
/0 Comments/in Bird Bands /by AlisonNational Band & Tag manufacturers bird bands ranging in size from a hummingbird all the way up to a swan. We manufacture bands for the USGS Bird Banding Laboratory that are used by researchers across the United States to track multiple species of birds. The bands we produce for the USGS are Federal Bands, but we also produce Non-Federal Bands (NB&T Bands) for those who want to band their own birds or use the bands for a promotional (non-bird) use. The chart below shows the differences between the two types of bands. You can also view our Size Comparison Chart of Federal VS NB&T bands to find the band with the correct measurement for your needs.
Federal Bands
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(Special Charge B: Type Change, and Special Charge F: Special Numbering Charge, may apply)
(Special Charge B: Type Change, and Special Charge F: Special Numbering Charge, may apply)
Custom Warehouse Identification Tags
/1 Comment/in Asset Tags, Barcoded Tags, Identification Solutions, Industrial Tags, Inspection Tags /by AlisonNational Band & Tag is your go-to company for all your custom warehouse identification needs. Large warehouses are always in need of proper asset management and inventory management. We can produce custom-designed tags in multiple types of materials to meet your specific ID needs. Check out our materials, and examples from customers below.
METAL TAGS
Our heavy-duty metal tags come in a variety of materials to meet your warehouse’s environment. Stainless Steel tags are available for environments with extreme heat or cold, or that deal with harsh chemicals. Colored Aluminum is available for when color coding is necessary, or UV Stable Black Aluminum is available for a high contrasting, easy to read tag. Hole sizes and locations are customizable, so you can have 2 – 4 holes for attaching to a shelving unit, or 1 hole at the top to hang the tag. All of our tags can be customized with logos, numbers, text, barcodes, etc. For barcodes, we offer a 2D Data matrix, Linear Code 39 or Code 128, or a QR Code.
The tag below is an example from a customer who needed an extra-large barcode so they could scan the barcode on the floor while sitting on the fork-lift. This makes picking inventory off the shelf easier and faster for them by not having to get on and off the forklift to scan it out. (Style #14, 3″ x 5″, 2D Data Matrix Barcode, UV Stable Aluminum).
PLASTIC TAGS
Plastic tags are an option if you need a temporary ID solution, or something colorful and flexible. We offer .020″ vinyl plastic that is thin and can be nailed or stapled. We also offer a thicker, but still flexible polyurethane material in select styles. Color options vary by style number.
The tags below are an example from a customer that used these flexible barcoded tags to staple to a wooden pallet. (Style #144VLE, 1″ x 3″, yellow vinyl snap-off tag).
BLANK TAGS / WRITE-ON TAGS FOR ON-SITE IDENTIFICATION
Any of our metal or plastic tags can be produced blank so that you can engrave them yourself. We also offer Write-On Tags, which can be engraved with a ball-point pen or sharp object. These methods are better for warehouse management that requires quick, on-site, identification. For your blank tags, we offer a Battery Powered Precision Engraver with Diamond Tip Bit (Style R1580) and Hardened Steel Hand Stamps, gothic style, letters, and numbers for hand stamping tags (Styles 1571 & 1572).
For a free price quote on your custom warehouse tags, call us at 859-261-2035 or email us at [email protected]
Socially Distant Fundraiser Ideas for Conservation Organizations
/0 Comments/in Conservation Tags /by AlisonDue to COVID-19, we are all staying socially distant. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to cancel your annual banquet and fundraiser. Usually, Bird Band Raffles are held in person. But here are some other ideas to keep the fundraisers going while staying safe:
NWTF worked with NB&T to make an easy-to-use PDF order form to order shotgun shell tags or bird bands, and raffle tickets. If your organization is interested in creating something like this for your chapters, email us at [email protected]. If you are a smaller organization, who is interested in having a custom logo stamp made, learn more here. Paper Tickets numbered 1-100 are available (Style R2754) to help your drawing go smoothly.
Is your organization doing something else? Share your ideas in the comments below!
Open Accounts VS Cash in Advance Accounts
/0 Comments/in Company News /by AlisonTo purchase products from National Band & Tag, we accept multiple forms of payment, such as credit card, check, wire transfer, and purchase order. We do not accept PayPal, Venmo, or other alternative payment methods.
If you have an Open Account (NET30 Account) with us, you can pay for your order using a Purchase Order (PO), or credit card. If you need to know what amount to put on your PO, you can contact us for a quote. POs with incorrect amounts or information will need to revised before we enter an order. We will also need a copy of the actual purchase order emailed or faxed to us, not just the PO number. Most universities and large institutions have us listed as a vendor. We may be listed under National Band & Tag Company, or International Identification Inc. All open accounts must pay for their order within 30 days after it has been invoiced. Orders are invoiced the day after it ships. If you would like to apply for an Open Account, you can fill out our Credit Application. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for processing of all credit applications.
Non-open accounts, must pay for their order in advance using a credit card, check, money order, or wire transfer (in US Funds). For credit cards, we accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express. You can pay online with a card or call us at 859-261-2035 to pay over the phone. Please do not email credit card payments – this is not a secure transaction. We run on a production schedule, so we advise customers to pay for their quotes as soon as possible. Orders will not be scheduled for production without payment. Orders that are paid by check will be held until we receive the check in the mail. All returned checks are subject to a $35.00 fee. If you are writing a check, please contact us for a quote first so we can give you a total that includes state taxes (if applicable).
If you have any questions about doing business with National Band & Tag, please contact us at 859-261-2035 or [email protected].
Out with 2020, In with 2021!
/0 Comments/in Company News /by Alison2020 has been a strange year with COVID-19, but National Band & Tag was able to stay open as an essential business. NB&T was able to provide our customers with their identification products, while also keeping our employees as safe as possible. We appreciate your patience this year with longer lead times during peak seasons due to scheduling challenges with COVID. Our team looks forward to continuing to serve our customers in 2021.
New Products That Launched In 2020:
New Shopping Cart System:
We have been working on getting our most popular products switched over to an easy-to-use shopping cart system. This makes shopping online with NB&T quick and simple. Look for more products to be added to this list in 2021.
COVID-19 Update:
Coming Up In 2021:
2021’s Rabies Tag is the Blue Rosette
/2 Comments/in Rabies Tags /by AlisonWe are currently in the middle of our busiest time of the year with rabies tags. To guarantee delivery by January 1st, we urge all our veterinarian customers to order before November.
The National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians (NASPHV) recommended tag style of the year for 2021 is #147, Blue Rosette.
Why purchase from National Band & Tag?
Tips for ordering your 2021 rabies tags:
What’s New for 2021:
Check out our new 2021 rabies tag, Paw Finders (style #147PAW). Paw Finders is a rabies tag and lost pet recovery system, all in one tag. The vet’s information is on the front, like a regular rabies tag. On the back is a QR Code that holds the pet owner’s contact information. Click here to learn more.
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Custom Laser-Etched Tags. From Text to Logos to Barcodes.
/0 Comments/in Asset Tags, Barcoded Tags, Identification Solutions, Laser Etched Tags, Made in USA, Nameplate Tags, Promotional Items, QR Code Tags, Tag Options /by AlisonIf you are looking for a completely custom tag with a professional look, then laser-etched tags are for you! Tags can be sold in small or large quantities. Whether you need 1 tag or 100,000 tags, we can help! National Band & Tag has 25+ years of experience laser etching tags.
CUSTOM TAGS
You can customize your tags to have text, logos/graphics, barcodes, borders, etc. The laser creates a clean, detailed, image on the tag’s surface. Tags come in all shapes, sizes, materials, and there is virtually no limit to what we can do. Laster etched tags are more durable and will last for years compared to printed tags. National Band & Tag offers quantity discounts, so the more tags you order, the larger the discount! Check out our instructions on how to send us the data for your tags.
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Share your pictures of your laser-etched tags being used for the chance to be featured on our social media!
End Rabies: Collaborate, Vaccinate
/0 Comments/in Made in USA, Rabies Tags /by AlisonWorld Rabies Day is September 28th! This holiday was created by the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) with the goal to end the spread of rabies to humans from dogs. World Rabies Day focuses on increasing community awareness of rabies and its prevention.
2020’s theme is “End Rabies: Collaborate, Vaccinate“
End rabies: a reminder that we have 10 years to end human deaths from dog rabies and that we can raise awareness at the global level through the End Rabies Now campaign.
Collaborate: The United Against Rabies coalition was formed and subsequently launched the Global Strategic Plan. We need to continue collaboration at the international, national and local levels to eliminate rabies. Especially keeping in mind that it’s a disease that knows no borders.
Vaccinate: A massive breakthrough was recently made in the rabies world. GAVI, the vaccine alliance, has included rabies into its portfolio of vaccines. This means that with their support, 181,000 more human deaths from rabies can be prevented. We also need to remember to vaccinate dogs to prevent rabies at its source so that we can reach elimination.
Learn more at www.rabiesalliance.org/world-rabies-day
To celebrate this year, National Band & Tag is excited to launch our newest product, Paw Finders! Paw Finders is a rabies tag and lost pet recovery system, all in one tag. The vet’s information is on the front, like a regular rabies tag. On the back is a QR Code that holds the pet owner’s contact information. These tags are available for purchase in bulk by veterinarians. Our easy to use Vet Portal makes registering the tags easy. Or you can send the tag home with your client for them to register themselves. Bring your vet office into the modern pet tag era and reduce the number of lost pet calls to your office with Paw Finders rabies tags!
2021’s recommended style of the year is the Blue Rosette.
Ostrich and Emu Leg Bands
/10 Comments/in Poultry Bands /by AlisonNational Band & Tag has identification solutions for birds of all shapes and sizes, including larger ratite species such as emus and ostriches.
The Multi-Loc Junior Leg Band (style 1707) is used for easy identification and tagging. The larger version is the Multi-Loc Legband (style 1703). Both size Multi-Loc Leg Bands come in Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, and White. These colorful, plastic, leg bands are flexible and come blank, or with up to 3 digits. The leg bands are made for birds such as ostriches, emus, rheas, and cassowaries. These leg bands are adjustable so you can start them out tighter on baby birds, and loosen the band as the bird grows. Ostrich and emu leg bands are placed higher on the leg above the ankle joint.
Another ratite leg band option is the Large Quick Release Band (style 7303 (blank), style 7304 (numbered), style 7304BC (barcoded)). This leg band option comes with a buckle to secure the end of the band. The Large Quick Release leg band is available in Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Purple, and White.
To get a price quote for ostrich and emu leg bands, contact us at [email protected] or call us at 859-261-2035. If you have a picture of your ratite wearing one of our leg bands, email us your picture and we will feature it on our website!
Inspection Tags and Equipment Tags
/1 Comment/in Inspection Tags /by AlisonInspection tags and equipment tags are essential to keeping work environments safe, efficient, and accident-free. Tags are a way to visually communicate workplace hazards and which equipment has been inspected. Keeping your equipment running correctly, while also meeting compliance regulations, will ensure operations in your facility are going smoothly. When workers use inspection tags to record inspections, and equipment tags to record maintenance, it allows employees to see when the next service should take place.
Tags that show equipment, machinery, tools, and other assets have been inspected is important for workplace safety and to meet compliance regulations. Inspection tags also save you time and money by making sure everything is running correctly. It usually costs a lot less to have equipment repaired than replaced. Safety managers need to make sure all parts of the facility are up to the standards set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). By doing this, they are not only staying OSHA compliant but showing their employees that they can provide a safe workspace. Safety inspections can include everything from inspecting fall protection equipment, elevators, heavy-equipment, safety gear, hardware, etc.
There are many types of cheap inspection labels on the market, but National Band & Tag provides low-cost heavy-duty inspection tags. Our metal tags are more efficient than plastic labels for inspection identification because they won’t rip or fade. Durable materials such as aluminum and stainless steel are perfect for harsh environments and will last for years. We make our custom tags to order so that they meet your company’s specific identification needs. Text is customizable, which allows you to design your own tags for inspection, service records, maintenance records, tested tags, etc. Choose what dates you want on your tags to meet weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annual inspections.
Check out our website to see samples from our customers. To go with your Inspection Tags, you may also be interested in Asset Tags, Valve Tags, or other custom Industrial Tags.
Wing Bands and Leg Bands for Peafowl
/2 Comments/in Leg Bands, Poultry Bands, Wing Bands /by AlisonWhether you’re a peafowl farmer, or just raising some peacocks for pets, NB&T is here to help with all your peafowl identification needs. Numbered bands are helpful for tracking breeding birds, chicks from different bloodlines, and other important information.
Leg Bands for Peafowl
Both aluminum and plastic leg bands are a great option for those who want a temporary form of identification because they are removable. Some customers prefer leg bands over wing bands because they don’t want to pierce the wing with a wing band. If you plan on leg banding peachicks, you will need to order multiple sizes and change out the bands as the peafowl grow. Below are two videos on how to band peafowl with National Band & Tag’s plastic and aluminum leg bands.
Banding adult peacocks with an aluminum butt-end band: (Video Credit: Mr. Peacock)
Style 1242 -22 leg band is recommended for adult peahen. Style 1242 -24 leg band is recommended for adult peacocks. (Please note that National Band & Tag is not responsible for the incorrect leg band size being ordered. Measuring your bird’s leg is the best way to find the correct size leg band. Learn more on how to measure a bird’s leg here.)
Banding peachicks with plastic spirals (no numbering) and plastic bandettes (numbering 1-200): (Video Credit: Mr. Peacock)
Wing Bands for Peafowl
If you want wing bands for your peafowl instead of leg bands, the Jiffy wing bands in brass (style 893B) are a very popular option. The aluminum Jiffys (style 893) work for peafowl as well. Wing bands are a great option because you can band the peachick, and the wing band will grow with them to adulthood.
To receive a price quote for peafowl identification, email us at [email protected] or call us at 859-261-2035.
NEW Sea Turtle Tags Made from Incoloy
/0 Comments/in Conservation Tags /by AlisonWe are excited to announce our new, bigger, better, sea turtle tags! These new turtle tags, style 691IL are made from Incoloy material and are 3/8″ x 7/16″.
Our customers asked for a tag that would fit on the flippers of larger species of sea turtles. As well as a tag that younger sea turtles could grow into. The new 691IL meets this customer request, and more! The larger tag not only fits on larger species of sea turtles, but it also provides room for additional stamping. You can now fit more lines of text on one side of the tag, and a larger, easier to read, serial number on the other side of the tag. Shown below is a size comparison of the new 691IL tag to our other, smaller, turtle tag (style 681IC).
Another difference between our turtle tags besides size is the material. The new 691IL is made of Incoloy, while the 681IC is made of Inconel. These two materials are similar in that they both high-performance alloys that stand up to salt-water environments. Incoloy has less nickel, and more iron, in it than Inconel.
Both of our turtle tags are self-piercing, but the 691IL has a hole, while the 681IC has a bubble. Both these features ensure that when the tag is closed, it won’t get caught on anything, such as a fishing net. The hole makes sure that when the tag is closed, no stamping gets covered up. The hole also makes it impossible for the person placing the tag on the turtle to over-apply the tag.
For tips on how to apply turtle tags, check out this blog.
Blank Tags for On-Site Identification
/1 Comment/in Made in USA /by AlisonNational Band & Tag is known for our large variety of customization options, from laser etching, stamping, hybrid tags, custom layouts, numbering, and more. But did you know, we can also make blank tags? For those who wish to engrave the tags themselves, or for those who need immediate on-site identification, our blank tags are for you!
Options:
We can produce any of our hundreds of tags styles/materials/sizes blank. We offer hand stamps and a hand engraver to help you customize the tags yourself. Hand stamps are available in A-Z and 0-9 in sizes 1/16″, 1/8″, 1/4″, and 3/16″. Our tags can also work with laser etching machines, dot peen marking, and embossing machines. If you already have a machine that you need the blank tags to fit in, let us know what size and we can send some tags for you to test on before placing an order. Another option for simple on-site identification is to use Write-On tags. These tags are made of thin, flexible aluminum so you can write on them with a ball-point pen.
Blank Tag Quick Ship:
Need some blank tags quick? Check out the 3 sizes of blank stainless steel tags that are stocked and ready to ship in 2-business days. Are there any other tags you’d like to see added to our quick ship inventory in the future? Comment below!
Kennel License Tags for Commercial Breeders
/0 Comments/in Dog & Cat Tags /by AlisonIf you are a county in one of the states who issue kennel license tags for commercial dog breeders, National Band & Tag is here to help!
Each state has its own definition of what a kennel, commercial breeder, and a pet store is. Generally, a “Kennel” means an enclosed, controlled area, inaccessible to other animals, in which a person keeps, harbors or maintains five or more dogs under controlled conditions. A general definition for a “commercial dog breeder” is someone who breeds a large number of dogs, within a certain time frame. Each state’s definitions, standards of care, licensing, registration and permits, and inspections can be viewed on this PDF, provided by the Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
For counties who need to issue kennel licensing tags, there are two main options to choose from:
Option 1: A tag to go on the kennel with corresponding tags for the dogs.
Option 2: No tag on the kennel, just tags for the dogs.
However your county decides to do their kennel licensing tags, National Band & Tag has lots of customization options to fit your needs. You can shop by shape (square, round, oblong, rectangle, etc.). The most popular style for the tag that goes on the kennel is style #187. We have 11 different colors to choose from, so you can have a different color every year. Your custom stamping can have your county’s name, maximum dog limits, sequential numbering, year, and more. Contact us today for a free quote on kennel license tags!
(Please note – If you are a commercial dog breeder in need of a license or tags, please contact your county. We sell to the county, not the end-user).
Plant Labels: Plastic, Wood, Aluminum and Copper.
/0 Comments/in Plant Labels /by AlisonNational Band & Tag is the manufacturer for all your plant label needs! With our wide variety of sizes, styles, shapes, and material, there are plenty of options for you to choose from. We sell plant labels in packs of 100 with quantity discounts at 500, 1,000, 5,000, and 10,000 labels. No garden is too small or too large. Proper plant identification is important for the gardener planting, as well as for the garden centers selling the plants.
Plastic plant labels are available in pink, orange, yellow, or white .020″ Vinyl. Plastic labels come in an oblong shape (style 2739) or a stake shape. We have 13 different stake sizes to choose from (style 2745, style 2754 – 2788)! All of our plastic labels can be custom laser-etched with a barcode, text, or logo. Contact us for a laser etching quote.
Write-On tags are available in .005″ aluminum or .005″ copper. These are very thin, flexible materials. Copper Write-On tags are available in an oblong shape (style 2720) or in the shape of a watering can (style 2721)! Aluminum Write-On tags are available in 3 different rectangular sizes (styles 2702w1 – 2702w3), an oblong shape (style 2729), or a rectangle with a wrap-around tail (style 2725). Tags featured in the picture below (except the wrap around tag), have the option of copper wires attached. Oblong shaped tags have the option of an eyelet in the hole for extra reinforcement. The 2702 series comes with a biodegradable cardboard backing. This makes writing on the tag while in the garden easier because the cardboard gives you a sturdy backing to write against.
Wood labels are available in plain wood or treated wood. Treated wood will last outdoors longer than plain wood. Shown in the picture below are the popular 4″ and 6″ tall labels. Other sizes are available (styles 2704 – 2712).
Botanical gardens, nurseries, garden centers, gardening clubs, greenhouses, agricultural organizations, and universities all use our plant labels for identification. Distributors and resellers who are interested in learning more about wholesale pricing, please contact us for more information.
How to Find the Correct Leg Band Size for your Bird
/2 Comments/in Bird Bands, Leg Bands /by AlisonDid you know, National Band & Tag manufacturers bands ranging in size from hummingbirds to swans? With so many band sizes to choose from, it may be confusing what size you need.
There are two different options for finding out which size leg band you should order:
Option 1: Find the diameter of your bird’s leg. The easiest way to do this is to use a piece of string. You might want to have one person hold the bird, while another holds the string and measures.
Option 2: Check for your species of bird on the USGS’s Recommended Band Size chart. This is a guideline, and NB&T is not responsible for incorrect size bands being ordered. While the USGS’s list is reliable for most standard birds, your bird could be slightly different. For example, wild mallards usually wear a size 14 band, but farm-raised mallards tend to be a little fatter and may need to go up to a size 16 band.
Next Steps:
Now that you know the diameter of your bird’s leg, you can check out all our bird bands and find the band size that matches your bird’s leg. Don’t forget that each size band needs it’s matching applicator to properly seal it. If you are ordering multiple sizes of bands, you will also need multiple applicators.
Prevent Flock Cannibalism with “Clip-On” Blinders / Peepers
/0 Comments/in Peepers/Blinders /by AlisonStop feather pecking with National Band & Tag’s “Clip-On” Blinders / Peepers!
All birds mildly peck to establish a pecking order amongst the flock. When this behavior escalates to feather pecking is when your flock is in trouble. Feather pecking includes ripping feathers out, damaging the skin, or even making another bird bleed. Feather pecking leads to cannibalistic behaviors. You should try to prevent these behaviors, or immediately squash them in order to keep the whole flock from becoming cannibalistic. Birds have a tendency to copy each other, so if one starts pecking, others may follow.
Some conditions that can cause poultry (chickens, pheasants, quail, etc.) to start feather pecking include overcrowding, lack of food/water, stress, inadequate nest boxes, and more. You can get more details about these causes in the article, “FEATHER PECKING AND CANNIBALISM IN SMALL AND BACKYARD POULTRY FLOCKS” (By Dr. Jacquie Jacob, University of Kentucky). For gamebirds, space recommendations need to be double compared to chickens, and even larger for pheasants, according to, “Poultry Cannibalism: Prevention and Treatment“, (By Phillip Clauer, Pennsylvania State University).
You can take preventative measures by using NB&T’s “Clip-On” Blinders / Peepers on your whole flock before they start pecking, instead of just on the hens who are pecking. Our pinless peeper was designed with you, the customer, in mind. We spent over a decade developing, talking with customers, modifying, and improving the design of our pinless peeper (Style 3184L). While pinless peepers will have a percentage of loss, ours will stay in longer. You know it’s a National Band & Tag peeper because ours have “NB&T” molded into the back of the crossbar!
We sell peepers in packs of 25, 50 & 100 on Amazon (As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases through this paid link.). For quantities of 100 or more, you can buy from us directly online. We offer quantity price discounts at 500, 1,000, 5,000 and 10,000. We offer 10 different colors: Yellow, Orange, Green, Light Green, Blue, Light Blue, Pink, Purple, Brown, and White.
World Migratory Bird Day 2020: Birds Connect Our World
/0 Comments/in Bird Bands /by AlisonWhat is World Migratory Bird Day?
In 2018, the Environment for the Americas (EFTA), joined the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS), and the Agreement on the Conservation of African-Eurasian Migratory Waterbirds (AEWA), to create a single, global, bird conservation education campaign, World Migratory Bird Day! This day is an annual awareness-raising campaign highlighting the need for the conservation of migratory birds and their habitats.
We celebrate World Migratory Bird Day on the second Saturday of May in the US and Canada (May 9, 2020), and the second Saturday of October in Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean (October 10, 2020). There are two celebration days a year because migratory birds are all migrating at different times in different parts of the world. The 2020 World Migratory Bird Day conservation theme, Birds Connect Our World, focuses on the tracking technologies used to explore the routes of migratory birds across the globe, and how this knowledge is used to inform conservation.
How NB&T Supports World Migratory Bird Day:
National Band & Tag is a supporter of migratory birds, and World Migratory Bird Day because we manufacture millions of bird bands each year. Researchers and conservationists use our bird bands to track birds and collect data. Our bands fit in with this year’s theme of Birds Connect Our World because our bands are used for tracking! Bands have been used since 1595 to track and identify birds. Other bird tracking systems include satellite tags, light-level geolocators, weather radars, satellite imagery, and data from people using birding apps. Tracking migratory birds provides us with lots of useful information! We learn about the places where birds nest, stop to rest, and where they spend the non-nesting months. We can examine their habitats, threats they face on the ground, and how we can help improve their migratory journey.
How to Participate in World Migratory Bird Day while in Quarantine:
It’s a crazy time we live in right now. We aren’t able to get out and take a bird tour or attend a local WMBD activity. But there are still lots of ways you can celebrate World Migratory Bird Day from home! Check out www.migratorybirdday.org/resources for WMBD coloring pages, at-home scavenger hunts, and activity pages. You can also go birding in your backyard. Observe what birds you can see from your home, and then try learning more about your local birds online. Show off how you are celebrating WMBD on social media using #WMBD2020, #WorldMigratoryBirdDay, and #BirdsConnectOurWorld.