dipper Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 i think we will have to do this - have found some on ebay but have to say I am very very nervous of dping it. would some kind soul give me simple instructions ? I understand we need special pliers ? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 You need straight Circlip pliers. Have a hunt round the forum as there are several recent threads about this and an article in the FAQ section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlecrow Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 thinking the same our selfs... £2 for 5 on ebay , sent away for some ... I dont want to do it either but needs must ..i dont even like wing clipping.lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 You can do it without clippers but you'll need two people. One to hold the hen, the other to fit the bumper bit. My son and I fit one this morning..on a hen, that is. Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlecrow Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 You can do it without clippers but you'll need two people. One to hold the hen, the other to fit the bumper bit. My son and I fit one this morning..on a hen, that is. Saronne x Was it easy with two ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xScrunchee Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 I do it by myself with the hen wrapped in a towel. Seems more scary than it really is and once it's done-throw some sweetcorn on the floor and within minutes the chicken forgets all about it Edited to say that I don't have circlip pliers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipper Posted September 5, 2009 Author Share Posted September 5, 2009 think we are going to gte one 2morrow and give it a go ! thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 You can do it without clippers but you'll need two people. One to hold the hen, the other to fit the bumper bit. My son and I fit one this morning..on a hen, that is. Saronne x Was it easy with two ? It's easier than doing it on your own without pliers. Person holding the hen must hold her head steady (with beak open) whilst other person quickly and confidently fits the bit. It's the 'quickly' and 'confidently' part that's the challenge! Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dipper Posted September 6, 2009 Author Share Posted September 6, 2009 we did it ! we bought two types one was white and like a curtain hook that stayed on about 5 mins and then we had to go for the black one as per ebay and so far so good just hope it stays put - we put it in very hot water to start with so easier to open up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
