Black & White (Yellow) Brahma Chicks | Wet Specimen | 65mm Egg Dome With Base

Our slight increase in the price of wet specimens is a result of the price increase of formalin and glycerine. While it is only under $3 per specimen we like to be transparent as to why our prices increase. 
These chicks are all similar in size and colour and some are impossible to distinguish from another. While some patterning my vary from the picture shown all chick are similar if not identical. Chick will be selected at random. 
Absolutely stunning Brahma chicks. 
Unfortunately killed by the rooster (their father). This event was unforeseen by the owner who was upset, disappointed and in shock. 
Brahma are lovely and docile chickens known as gentle giants but unfortunately sometimes roosters can be nasty, even if hand reared.
Each chick is a unique black and white (yellow) colour and pattern. Nestled in a large 85mm glass dome with a black base. 
Chick will be selected at random to keep down the slight extra cost of labour having to sort, categories and list each chick individually.
This chick is suspended in a 76% ethanol + 24% glycerine/thymol mix. 
Fixation:
Fixation is achieved using a 10% clear formalin; formalin creates a chemical crosslink between proteins within the tissue structure. This is called fixing, and it prevents decomposition from occurring if done correctly by injection of the internals and soaking for a prolonged period of time to allow each specimen to fully preserve.
 
Solution:
The specimen is then taken from the formalin and soaked in distilled water for approximately 24 hours. This removes the formalin that has fixed the tissue and leaves the tissue fixed as the formalin is no longer needed. The wet specimen is then transferred into a dome and suspended in a solution of ethanol, pure glycerine, and an antifungal agent known as thymol. Your specimen should last you a lifetime with the proper care. If cared for properly, this specimen will not need a solution change. There are certain environmental factors in your home or surrounding that may occur that may result in needing a solution change and this is okay and sometimes unavoidable. If this does occur dome solution can be replaced with 70-75% ethanol with no glycerine or 1/4 a cup of pure vegetable glycerine to 3/4 a cup of 99% ethanol. Mix well to homogenize and the solution is clear. 
Always wear gloves and a respirator when working with any chemicals to avoid irritation.