How to tell age of chicken?

Nobody has mentioned it, so maybe its not a good way to tell. But couldnt you tell by the toenails? Wouldnt an older bird have thicker, possibly longer toenails? I just sold my Black Cochin, whose nails were long! But she was at least 2 years old. Wouldnt younger birds have thinner, and shorter toenails?
 
In my experience, there are certain things that just keep growing and I’ve noticed the older birds that I have have more dinosaur like feet. It’s like noses on humans. They just keep growing slightly.
 
Actually combing really has nothing to do with age(In my respective).
Depending on breed. My Dorkings combs get bigger and droopier, my Plymouths don't change at all. My Hamburghs and Wyandottes slightly change but it's only noticeable if you've got like a 5 year old hen next to a 1 year old.
 

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