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Quail Chick | Wet Specimen | 45mm Egg Shaped Dome

Quail Chick | Wet Specimen | 45mm Egg Shaped Dome

Unhatched quail chicks tucked up in cute little 45mm glass domes with a black base.

Due to all chicks almost identical in side and colouring chicks will be SELECTED AT RANDOM. Position will change from photos during transit.

These were a donated item from Lovatt Oddities so I am able to offer this price for a professionally preserved wet specimen in a fanatic dome with a base.

Currently suspended in ethanol, glycerine & thymol for an extra antibacterial/antifungal agent.

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% rubbing alcohol of choice 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.

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