At what age can you start sexing you chickens?

Lenny loves chickens · May 4, 2022

NatJ said:
Sometimes yes, because chicks are hard on their feathers. It's good that they molt and get new feathers so often!

But sometimes it is not normal, and is caused by being picked by other chickens, or something like that.

You can post a photo and get some opinions. Starting a new thread for it is fine, but asking here in this thread is fine too.

NatJ · May 4, 2022

Those feathers do look pretty messed up.

If the chick seems normal and healthy otherwise, I would just watch to see how it does.
If it seems to have problems, I would try to address each problem.

A specific thing to watch for: make sure it is eating and drinking, not being chased away from the feed or water. Being bullied, or going hungry, can have many symptoms (including feathers that are not in good condition.)

Lenny loves chickens · May 4, 2022

NatJ said:
Those feathers do look pretty messed up.

If the chick seems normal and healthy otherwise, I would just watch to see how it does.
If it seems to have problems, I would try to address each problem.

A specific thing to watch for: make sure it is eating and drinking, not being chased away from the feed or water. Being bullied, or going hungry, can have many symptoms (including feathers that are not in good condition.)

Ok. Yeah shes doing great in every other way and I have notice that she will harass the other chickens and then run away