Ringing Siskins

[cantona 310]

I'm new to breeding british birds and need a bit of help please , I have a Siskin hen sat on eggs so hopefully will have chicks soon, where do I get rings from ? A n address would be nice , thanks

[fireman 11,000]

British Bird Council,all info on their web site and quick service bud ,if you've never rung a chick before i put up some pics a while back on how to do it and if you need me to i'll put them up again?, but just take your time and it is a bit scary at first but your'll manage it .

[gnipper 6,545]

There's also the ioa, I think you can order online from the ioa too. Only the british bird council or ioa rings are accepted for native birds.

[slip lead 862]

They will send you a form to fill out stating size and how many you won't

(50p each)

 

Remember to photo copy form for next year and years to come ..

[J Darcy 5,871]

There is no legal stipulation to ring with current year, so at a push you could ring with last years rings if it came down to it.

I would go with the IOA, I've heard a few things I don't like about the BBC, that Roger Caton being expert witness against bird breeders. To be it's like a dog man giving evidence against another dog man. And I've also heard a few things about what they might do with information, such as names and addresses of people buying rings, particularlly the smaller sizes....stay safe folks..

[Millet 4,497]

http://www.britishbirdcouncil.com/downloads