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So possibly a dumb question but I was wondering if anyone has ever washed their plastic feeders and drinkers in their dishwashers? I'd like to give them a good deep cleaning. Normally I soak them in vinegar and some dawn and scrub them well. But I'd like to give them a good sanitizing. Just a...

Hi So this morning when I went to check on my chicks (hatched yesterday) I came across a pinkish lump in their drinker. Not sure what it is, and I have searched all over the internet! Can anyone help me please?? Regards :)