6 weeks old - how can i sex them (first timer)

[new_chick]

hi everyone....

well...since hatching my chicks (7 hatched - lost 2 - now have 5 gorgeous chicks!!)...i have been watching them closely.... but cant see any obvious signs off sexes? (dont really know what to look for other than spurs (none have them yet...)
any advice would be great...
thanks

 

[klf73]

It really depends on the breed. My cockerals didn't get spurs until they were over 18 weeks old

if you can post pics someone may be able to help you sex them

 

[Katy]

Quote:
I agree, it really depends on the breed. Some are much easier to tell early on while other breeds keep you guessing for many weeks.

 

[new_chick]

ok.

sadly i dont know what breed they are...we believe one may be an arucana (sp?) as it came out of a greeny blue egg.... the others -we have no clue as they were a gift ffrom friends on a local farm.....
i'll try and get some photos if possible....

 

[Katy]

Pictures are always a help and a good thing.