4 week old chicks 🐤

[lindsayrussell]

Hi! I am curious to get some input on what gender these chicks are? Also some key indicators to look for to know what makes the difference between a hen and rooster this young! Thank you!

 

[nuthatched]

You're looking at comb and wattles growth right now. Pullets generally do not pink up and get large until close to laying age, about 16-20 weeks. If the chick gets big and pink before that it's usually male.
Usually by 6-8 weeks, you can tell.