Easter time SAVE A CHICK rally
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Honestly, I don't see the harm in a little non-toxic dye. As other posts indicate, some of us have dyed other things (pets) now and again. I don't think it's horribly cruel, certainly better than other things like caponizing or battery cages. It's just a little dye that comes off, if it brings new people into the chicken world (which it does) so much the better. People impulse buy all the time, I don't think it matters if the chicks are pink, blue, green, or "naturally" colored. Last year I decided I wasn't going to buy from the feed store, so I placed hatchery orders. I was swimming in chicks already, but the first time I went to the feed store, what did I do? I bought more chicks. On impulse. Yes, an on impulse. It happens.
Be the chicks colored or not colored *some* people will learn about their care and *some* won't. You won't change that, even if chicks aren't ever allowed within fifty feet of a little blue food-coloring.
Be the chicks colored or not colored *some* people will learn about their care and *some* won't. You won't change that, even if chicks aren't ever allowed within fifty feet of a little blue food-coloring.
I agree with Silkie, let's keep this topic on making sure the word is spread on how to care for chicks ONCE they are purchased. The dye chick debate has a few other threads that have discussed the topic to some length.
So, back to the main topic:
Yes, thanks for the reminder and for bringing this up. One of these nights I'll begin revamping the page and will put a link to it back on the home page.
So, back to the main topic:
Yes, thanks for the reminder and for bringing this up. One of these nights I'll begin revamping the page and will put a link to it back on the home page.
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Actually the dye is injected into the egg BEFORE they hatch.
http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/Embryology/TheAnswer1.htm
Actually the dye is injected into the egg BEFORE they hatch.
http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/Embryology/TheAnswer1.htm
Is there a pamphlet or something that everyone could give their local feed store around Easter for chick care.
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OH JUST TO LET YALL KNOW , the silkie in the box is doing fine.. I have been talking to the owner and giving her advise on chicken.The silkie no longer lives in a bow but in a cage outside in the fresh air. Its a girl and lays eggs almost everyday. Her name is corn.
OH JUST TO LET YALL KNOW , the silkie in the box is doing fine.. I have been talking to the owner and giving her advise on chicken.The silkie no longer lives in a bow but in a cage outside in the fresh air. Its a girl and lays eggs almost everyday. Her name is corn.
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https://www.backyardchickens.com/save-a-chick.php
I plan on giving these to all the local feed stores, even the ones who don't sell chicks bc they sell things for chick care.
I really think this was a great idea for this site to come up with!
https://www.backyardchickens.com/save-a-chick.php
I plan on giving these to all the local feed stores, even the ones who don't sell chicks bc they sell things for chick care.
I really think this was a great idea for this site to come up with!
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Actually the dye is injected into the egg BEFORE they hatch.
http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/Embryology/TheAnswer1.htm
"I just want to clarify that the chicks are not dyed in the egg. The chicks that are dyed are primarily white leghorn males that would have been disposed of at a local leghorn hatchery that destorys the males as quickly as they are hatched. The chicks are colored with Adams food coloring and water and then put into an incubator to dry.
The poster that pointed out that it is the consumer's responsibility is correct. We have care instructions on each invoice and we also state in our sales information for the customers to check local and state laws concerning the sale of colored poultry. It is not illegal in Texas to dye chicks, actually only about 6-8 states haved banned the 'sale' of chicks within the state, even fewer have banned possesion, therefore they can purchase the chicks, they can just not resale them. But the laws do vary in some cases by city so we encourage our customers to be sure the chicks are legal in their jurisdiction.
As far as the colored chicks being meat birds only about 3000 of the 90,000 colored chicks we sell are meat birds. The others are male chicks that would have not made it out of the hatchery. If they can provide even a little joy for children for a while then why not offer that. Who knows it might just be the next subscriber to your board.
If you have any other questions concerning the process involved in dying chicks please contact me at [email protected]"
This was posted by Ideal on the last Dyed chicks thread .
I have no opinion either way. On one hand it's nice that the chicks are at least given a chance and on the other, people being neglectful of any animal is sad, whether it's an Easter chick or a Christmas puppy. :|
Actually the dye is injected into the egg BEFORE they hatch.
http://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/Embryology/TheAnswer1.htm
"I just want to clarify that the chicks are not dyed in the egg. The chicks that are dyed are primarily white leghorn males that would have been disposed of at a local leghorn hatchery that destorys the males as quickly as they are hatched. The chicks are colored with Adams food coloring and water and then put into an incubator to dry.
The poster that pointed out that it is the consumer's responsibility is correct. We have care instructions on each invoice and we also state in our sales information for the customers to check local and state laws concerning the sale of colored poultry. It is not illegal in Texas to dye chicks, actually only about 6-8 states haved banned the 'sale' of chicks within the state, even fewer have banned possesion, therefore they can purchase the chicks, they can just not resale them. But the laws do vary in some cases by city so we encourage our customers to be sure the chicks are legal in their jurisdiction.
As far as the colored chicks being meat birds only about 3000 of the 90,000 colored chicks we sell are meat birds. The others are male chicks that would have not made it out of the hatchery. If they can provide even a little joy for children for a while then why not offer that. Who knows it might just be the next subscriber to your board.
If you have any other questions concerning the process involved in dying chicks please contact me at [email protected]"
This was posted by Ideal on the last Dyed chicks thread .
I have no opinion either way. On one hand it's nice that the chicks are at least given a chance and on the other, people being neglectful of any animal is sad, whether it's an Easter chick or a Christmas puppy. :|
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Don't know about other states but NY has a 6 chick minimum law to discourage the "Gift Chick".
Where people might buy a chick for Easter they are reluctant to buy 6. [applies to ducklings as well]
Where people might buy a chick for Easter they are reluctant to buy 6. [applies to ducklings as well]
Maine also has a 6 chick minimum law, which is a good idea.
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