Could someone pls list what traits to look for in sexing a chick

[speckledhen]

You can only vent sex before they've eaten anything, right after hatching, is what I understand, LOL.

 

[luvmychicknkids]

Well, I know they all looked the same so I am sure that is right. They all had the same look in their eyes too.....kind of a "leave NOW or we will peck you to death". LOL

 

[speckledhen]

The hat thing only makes my cockerels cower and the pullets stand at attention. Must have used the wrong hat.

 

[Gindee77]

LMAO!!! Speckledhen!!! I tried the hat thing again and had a whole different result. (Actually I use a folded baby receiving blanket...LOL) But the ring thing worked just exactly the same except for one Buff Orp. This time it said it was a pullet. Oh well...I guess time is the only way to tell for sure!

I have one chick that I'm getting really attached to and all the funky tests have said she is a she. But she's getting the thickest legs I've ever seen!

Is that always a sign of a roo? She is the most fun. She'll get up on my hand and is really nosy! Of course, I've been working with her to tame her since she's my fave.

 

[ovaunda]

From the link listed above:

"The best method is by observing the chicks' behavior. Startle the chicks by sailing a hat or similar soft object over their heads and watch their reactions. The cockerels will instinctively stand erect with their heads upright and will emit a peculiar warning chirruping sound. The pullets will tend to crouch down low and remain silent."

Can't say I'm ready to send a hat whizzing over their heads, my luck it'd boomerang and come back and hit ME in the head. ;o)