Injecting Eggs Without Breaking Shell - Is it Possible?

[sgray136]

The Chinese have been doing that for years. You may want to talk to somone that runs an Oriental Food Store.

 

[hcammack]

Hey I want to market marans eggs to french Restaurants.

Henry

 

[GloriaH]

After I wash my eggs for sale, I reseal them with food grade mineral oil. First wash the eggs in cold water, this keeps the pours closed and keeps bacteria out. Then when they are dry, warm up some mineral oil and rub it in. This might help in this process if you have to wash the bloom off. Mine keep like this for along time...Gloria

 

[G Mitch]

Guys, i'm a noob in this area. I would like to know whether it is possible to inject fluid into an egg without breaking the shell, probably using a syringe? A real thin needle perhaps? 18 gauge? Anybody care to shed some light on this? I really need the info. Thanks in advance.

It is possible . I have dyed chicks that way many times .

 

[Ms Biddy]

It is possible . I have dyed chicks that way many times .

@G Mitch can you explain this? I think the idea of marking chicks is very interesting, although mine are mostly dark colors.

 

[G Mitch]

@G Mitch can you explain this? I think the idea of marking chicks is very interesting, although mine are mostly dark colors.

The proses was started many years ago in part to track the migration of certain types of water fowl . But this was also done at Easter time to make brightly colored chicks . It was very common to see these in stores years ago but now its a hot issue with animal rights people and for good reason as many of the birds were purchased by people who didn't know how to care for them . However , if you want to hatch some for yourself just google search how to dye chicks and you will find all the info you need . It works best with White Leghorns , White Rocks , and Buff Orpingtons . Use only vegetable based food dye and inject it between the 11th and 14th day of incubation with a clean sterile needle . Sterilization of the needle and cleaning it with alcohol when changing colors is ABSOLUTELY critical .

 

[G Mitch]

The Chinese have been doing that for years. You may want to talk to somone that runs an Oriental Food Store.

Ive done it many times myself . I just thought it would be easier to buy them but whatever .

 

[G Mitch]

@G Mitch can you explain this? I think the idea of marking chicks is very interesting, although mine are mostly dark colors.

Read down the thread I started . You will find where I post an article with complete instructions . Follow them carefully and you will be successful .

 

[Ms Biddy]

Thank you, @G Mitch I did Google it as well. I had no idea there was such a thing but that's a cool way to track hatches.

 

[G Mitch]

Thank you, @G Mitch I did Google it as well. I had no idea there was such a thing but that's a cool way to track hatches.

Yes it is .

Thank you, @G Mitch I did Google it as well. I had no idea there was such a thing but that's a cool way to track hatches.

It is .