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Won't the dye harm the chicken?

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If you use natural, non-toxic dye, then there would be no problem. The dye will come off as the chicken molts its old feathers.

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Do I stick the needle just past the shell, or go through the clear layer?

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Stick it in just after the shell. Don't puncture the embryo sack.

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Will the chick be that color for the rest of its life?

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No, the dye isn't permanent, it wears of in 3 - 4 weeks when they start growing their feathers.

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Where do I insert the needle?

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About one-half inch from the small end of the egg.

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Can I make an omelet from a dyed egg?

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It depends on what kind of dye was used. Many types of dye are toxic so I would not recommend doing this just to be on the safe side.

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Why would someone stick a needle in an egg?

Amy Harrison

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In order to dye the chick before it has hatched. It's more humane than dying day-old chicks, and safer, too.

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What size needle did you use?

Amy Harrison

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You can have any needle size, just don't stick it in fully. You want to only stick the tip of the needle in slightly. Make sure it's sterilized properly.

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Is it illegal to dye chicks in Arizona?

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No.

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Is it against the law to dye a baby chicken in England?

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It isn't, but it should be. It's a tradition that can be harmful to a bird if done incorrectly.

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Does it symbolize anything?

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The dyeing of a chick is mostly used to catch a customer's attention when they are sold. I have seen chicks dyed colors blue, pink, yellow, purple to symbolize Easter colors.

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