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HOW DO THEY DYE COLORED CHICKENS???

post #1 of 4
4/15/07 at 12:37am
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I always wondered how they dye them ?  anyone know?  i know its mean but they are cute!big_smile

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post #2 of 4
4/15/07 at 1:52am

Here ya go.....

http://chickscope.beckman.uiuc.edu/resources/egg_to_chick/coloring.html


It doesnt hurt them at all.


chel

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post #3 of 4
4/15/07 at 2:46am

Wow! I never knew that. My Grandpa used to mix up dye (maybe it was RIT, not sure) in a pail, then dunk(didn't put their heads under water) his white silkies (chickens, not underwear!) and work it in with a brush. He had yeloow, red, and blue. He would take them to the livestock auction and sell them for $5, back in the early-mid 70's.

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post #4 of 4
4/15/07 at 10:41am
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Oh my goodness that is very interesting smile  glad to know it isnt harmful to them  thanks eggchel!!

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