Is there a way to mark chicks

kfintoni

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Hi brand new chicken owner here. We just got 4 buff orpingtons one for each one of my kids. Until they get a bit bigger is there a way to mark them so they know who's is who? I was wondering if a dot of nail polish on a toe would be okay?

Thanks,
Karen in MA
 
I would think nail polish would either get pecked off or wear off pretty quickly. If I have to mark chicks, I use different colored zip ties. They have to be checked and replaced as chicks grow, but they're not going to wear off and are easy to spot. I've also used food dye and Kool Aid. Just put a big dab of color on each chicks head. It'll stay there until the new feathers grow in, and can be reapplied after new feather growth or not.

But, polish would absolutely work. Even if only temporarily.
 

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