Posted by notjustair on May 11, 2012 at 16:13:38 from (174.255.5.248):
My town job is teaching. I always supply the eggs for classes to hatch. This year I wanted to experiment with dyed chicks so I did a dozen. Did them all on about the 14th day - 4 blue, 4 red, 4 purple. My hatch rates are pretty high (about 80%) but only one of the red or purples hatched. All of the blues did.
What is in red food coloring that could have done it? I opened those seven eggs and the chicks all developed to the same stage (complete and feathered but not full size), so it seems they all stopped when the dye was added.
I'd love to know what's up. Anyone know anything about food grade dye? I think I will steer clear of red now!
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