vent coloring

[pokey]

Someone had a thread about coloring a hens vent w food coloring so you knew who was laying what.has anyone tried it.?how long does it last and how do you apply it?

 

[pokey]

No one knows?

 

[midget_farms]

Like putting on lipstick!

Ha - I've never heard of such a thing.

 

[Chickenkate17]

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I also read that somewhere....never tried it...

 

[Jacklynn]

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LOL !

I'm no help, I just thought that was funny.

 

[SilkieTime]

Good post

do you use just food coloring and just on the out side?

 

[pokey]

Well I don't have one of those trap nest,so it seemed like a good idea if someone knows how.o guess I will try it and see.buy if you are thinking about it remember don't use red.

 

[PepsNick]

Wouldn't that get bacteria in the hen's body that could make her sick?

 

[pokey]

Dont think it would do any harm as long as you keep the container clean and you probably could use q tips to apply it.it is just food coloring, so it would be inert.

 

[Imp]

Here you go Pokey. Read the entire thread for directions and pictures.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=331680&p=1

Imp