That's what I thought but I've also read that it was the size, shape of the dark spot behind the eye? that determines whether it's a male or female...it was used for day old to a few week olds?
As I remember I guessed right 1 time :lau other than that time not so much. I just wait and see but I...
Your correct muddy75, melanistic's can be feather-sexed. Ring necked pheasants take a little longer 3 to 4 months. Some folks can sex them at hatching but I have never been able to reliably...has to do with certain markings on the chicks head that allow to sex...the mark's behind the eye look...