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What if you hit it in the head with the needle?

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The chick will die.

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What is paraffin wax?

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Paraffin wax is a petroleum, coal or oil-shale derivative that is white or colorless and a soft solid. It's used in candles, crayons, as lubrication, and electrical insulation.

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Why would someone do this?

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Some people like to color chickens for the novelty of it. It might also help them sell their chickens, especially closer to Easter.

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Does this method also work with quail?

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Yes, it does.

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Isn't dying chicks inhumane because it involves stabbing them in the egg?

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No, you don't need to harm the chicken at all during the process if it's done correctly.

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I have read somewhere that if you put food dye into a chicken's water container the chicken will be dyed that color, is this true?

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No, that's absolutely not true. And please don't try it, because the dye may be toxic, in which case it would kill them.

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Will I get the same effect if I add food dye to the water container?

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No. It would not do anything to dye them, and even if the dye is vegetable-based, it may contain ingredients toxic to chicks.

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How do I make sure I don't hit the chick when injecting the dye?

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Practice on an egg that you have broken to make your breakfast or something. Get the small end and check to see how far you can inject without damaging the thin membrane that encapsulates the air sac. You can even practice on a few until you feel confident.

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Is it safe to color the chickens?

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Poultry experts say coloring the birds is not harmful as long as the dye is nontoxic. The color disappears after a few weeks as chicks shed their fluff and grow feathers.

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Why does the color disappear after few weeks? Why it does not appear on feathers permanently?

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Chickens shed their feathers, just like humans' hair grows. For instance, if you dyed your hair green, your roots would eventually show through, and you'd have to dye it again if you wanted to keep it that color. It's the same with chickens.

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How long will it last?

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The dye should last around 2-3 weeks.

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My mom won’t let me dye the chickens at my house. She thinks it’s toxic is this true?

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If done correctly, it should not be toxic. Use the types of dye mentioned in this article. Also, don’t leave dye lying around as it is bad if your chicken eats it. Dying it is fine. A few weeks later, they will shed the colored feathers and the color will go back to natural. You can inform your mom of these facts.

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