Do you ever tie a chicken's legs together?

[Ra_]

Do you ever tie legs together when displaying birds that are for sale?
Have you seen any devices designed for this purpose?

I ask because I've begun making leather and velcro devices designed to hobble a chicken.

 

[Momo]

Can't say I've ever heard of such a thing...

 

[TXmom]

I haven't seen anything like that either. When I've seen birds for show or sale, they're in a wire cage or dog kennel.

I can't think of a reason they would need to be hobbled like that...they would be off balance and possibly cause them to flap their wings a lot, which could result in an injury.

 

[silkiechicken]

I think the only places that tying a birds legs together still done traditionally are markets in more rural countries where the animals are to be used for meat. In most developed countries, it is common practice to use wire cages, crates, and kennels so the birds can move freely and best display their condition.


A use of single leg bands for identification may be of more interest.

 

[Teach97]

Have tied on leg on a tie out cord for roosters but not for showing or sale

I do tie them together to hang them to bleed when I slaughter...makes it easier to catch them until it is their time

 

[Ra_]

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I was just thinking it would be easier for people to examine the birds. They could pick them up and hold them
without you worring that they might escape their grasp.
Might also make escape less likely when transferring a bird to it's new owner.

I don't think most birds will fuss too much after they have gotten used to it.
My idea is that they can still take short steps but they can't run.

My birds are all great flyers, so I'll have to add a short leash.

 

[usschicago1]

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[Ra_]

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I was thinking of using the chicken cuffs along with a cage, to allow for closer examination of the bird, when desired
and to also make transfers easier.

 

[chickerdoodle]

Perhaps get the birds used to handling so they don't try to escape. Are these show birds? If they are they should be trained for lots of handling.

 

[Countrywife]

Only when I am processing them.