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vent coloring

Discussion in 'Managing Your Flock' started by pokey, Dec 20, 2010.

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  1. Dec 20, 2010 #1
    pokey

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    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?
     
  3. Dec 21, 2010 #2
    pokey

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    No one knows?
     
  5. Dec 21, 2010 #3
    midget_farms

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    Like putting on lipstick!

    Ha - I've never heard of such a thing.
     
  7. Dec 21, 2010 #4
    Chickenkate17

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    Quote:I also read that somewhere....never tried it...
     
  9. Dec 21, 2010 #5
    Jacklynn

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    Quote:LOL !

    I'm no help, I just thought that was funny. [​IMG]
     
  11. Dec 21, 2010 #6
    SilkieTime

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    Good post [​IMG]
    [​IMG] do you use just food coloring and just on the out side?
     
  13. Dec 22, 2010 #7
    pokey

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    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.
     
  15. Dec 22, 2010 #8
    PepsNick

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    Wouldn't that get bacteria in the hen's body that could make her sick?
     
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  17. Dec 22, 2010 #9
    pokey

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    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.
     
  19. Dec 22, 2010 #10
    Imp

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