The sign that "she" is a he?

[Leeloo11400]

I have several baby chicks running around. A few I purchased (2 months old) and a few I hatched (few weeks younger). Yesterday afternoon the babies were dust bathing when one of my hatched chicks jumped on the back of a squatted female baby. Now, I know that they are not of breeding age, but this baby chick made the exact same move our breeding rooster does on a daily basis with our hens and continued until the female was able to shake him off. Would this be a sure sign that he is indeed a he? Or is this just a dominance thing at this age? Thanks so much.

Leah

 

[Judy]

It's not a sure sign. It could be dominance or it could just ne normal play, especially at that age. Some adult hens will do this as a dominance thing, especially if there is no male in the flock.

 

[Leeloo11400]

@Judy

Thank you for responding and for the information. I don't really mind either way, I have never seen that before, though, so I wanted to get other's thoughts. Thank you.

Leah