Keeping track of which hen laid which egg.

[SundownWaterfowl]

I have a trio of bearded buff silkies in a breeding pen right now. Currently both hens are laying.

I put some blue food dye in the vent of one of the hens, and around the vent. The other hen I used yellow.

When they lay the eggs, there is dye on the eggs, so I can keep track of which hen laid which egg. Thus seperating them before they hatch so I know which hen produced which babies.

The dye also lasts for about 3-4 days. Just make sure to put it in and around the vent.

LOL.

I cant believe im actually putting dye into a hens vent.

 

[Mahonri]

It's a great idea. I've got to do the same to see which one's aren't laying.

 

[monarc23]

This is cool to know!! I reaad about this once but wasnt sure how long it would last but it's great to know it lasts a while! Im sure they lay colored poo too

"op henny pooed here!" LOL!

 

[pieperspeepers]

How do you apply the food color? Just dab it with your finger?

 

[Ladybird CA]

I'm guessing it's dropped from the bottle

 

[snowbird]

I use the single mating process with my breeders. Just mark the eggs when you collect them.