At what age can you tell if a chick is a male or female?

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC!

 

[drumstick diva]

If they are silkies, it could take 4-5 months or more to definitely sex them.

 

[jaatee]

My rirs are 12 weeks old and are just starting to grow there combs. Doe that mean they are hens?

 

[nj2wv]

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[Michael OShay]

My rirs are 12 weeks old and are just starting to grow there combs. Doe that mean they are hens?

Probably, based on your description. If their combs are not red, I would say definitely. You can post some pics of them and we can tell you for sure.