should i caponize my little chick

[AceSierra]

You're welcome. Any color with a red base will last a long time, just to warn you.

can you use just normal food dye?

 

[MysteryChicken]

ok thanks

You're welcome. So far it has last 1 whole year on my silkie.

 

[AceSierra]

Putting a bird on it's back isn't an accurate way of sexing at all.

alright so I guess I'll just wait and see what she he is

 

[DogAndCat36]

there's a little scab under my chicks butt I've read that it's where the umbilical cord was. what should I do and should I be concerned

It will fall of eventually don't worry

 

[MysteryChicken]

can you use just normal food dye?

Yes, but it may not show very well.

 

[NatJ]

There are places where you can mail some feathers, and they check the sex of the bird by its DNA. The cost isn't too awful--$20 or so.

ooo do you have the link?

https://iqbirdtesting.com/product/dna-bird-gender-testing-feather/
I've used it once, for two chickens. As they got older, I was able to confirm that it was correct--the female eventually laid eggs, and the male crowed and mated with hens. But it saved me a lot of wondering before they got old enough to do those things!

 

[Aunt Angus]

never owned any roo before so I thought they were aggresive are they still cuddly

Mine is! He had a bout of aggression for a bit, but he's my lap buddy again!

Don't do it!!!!

 

[DogAndCat36]

i’m going to look into getting some tomorrow. thank you

Remember to be careful and only use oil based dyes, never leave a chicken wet for a prolonged time.

 

[MysteryChicken]

alright so I guess I'll just wait and see what she he is

The shape of the crest, or topknot on the head is the easiest way I found to sex silkies at 4-6 months of age if they don't crow by then.

I do wing feather sexing, but it can be tricky if you're not experienced at it.

 

[AceSierra]

Mine is! He had a bout of aggression for a bit, but he's my lap buddy again!

Don't do it!!!!

alrughtyy