Found this band today that I originally thought was junk. I cleaned it up a little and I can see that it has the numbers 221 embossed on it. It's rivitted in the center of three possible holes. Is it an ID band for a wild goose or some other sort of farm livestock? It was found near some former farm land. It's about the same circumference as a nickel.
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Band with "221" - Any Ideas?
- Thread starter Erik
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Jim West Pa
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Thanks Jim and nice to speak to you again. I think it's aluminum, but not sure when these types of rings were used. Were they used for tracking wild geese such as the ubiquitous Canada goose or were they used for some sort of bird that would be found on a farm. I found the band near an old derelict house that borders on what used to be farm land - but mostly for growning fruits and vegetables as far as I know. Anyway, thanks again for the info Jim!!
Jim West Pa
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I'm not educated as to why they were used but i do know that they are primarily found on migratory birds. In fact, here in western Pa. if ya shoot a goose with one yer suposed to turn it into the game comission.I don't know why though.
Good to talk with you also Eric
Good to talk with you also Eric