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blueerica · 03-12-2008, 10:07 AM

Link on colored chicks.

From what I understand the dye is relatively harmless, but I personally feel that it takes away from the fact that it is an actual animal that needs care and attention, rather than a toy to be bored with and throw away after the feathers grow out, which contrary to the article I linked, takes longer than just a 'couple' of weeks to fully grow out.

ETA: I do feel differently about coloring chicks for scientific purposes, which has been done, and is more understandable to me.

03-12-2008, 10:07 AM	#11
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	Link on colored chicks. From what I understand the dye is relatively harmless, but I personally feel that it takes away from the fact that it is an actual animal that needs care and attention, rather than a toy to be bored with and throw away after the feathers grow out, which contrary to the article I linked, takes longer than just a 'couple' of weeks to fully grow out. ETA: I do feel differently about coloring chicks for scientific purposes, which has been done, and is more understandable to me. __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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