Chick Sleeps with Head Behind Wing = FEMALE ?

[MTopPA_18707]

I've heard that with adult chickens the Hens will sleep with their head tucked behind a wing but that the roosters won't.

So . . . If I see one of my 2.5 week old chicks sleeping with it's head tucked behind its wing can I assume it's female ?

. . . of is it really too early to be an accurate indicator ?

Kevin

 

[FMAFarms]

I'd wait until your 2.5 week old is 4.5 weeks old. You'll be able to tell better by then.

 

[Mak]

My full grown rooster sleeps in the coop with his head behind his wing a lot, so I don't know how accurate an indicator that may be.

 

[Red&Yellow]

Yeah, that's just an old wives tale. Wait till they're about 8 weeks, and look for big combs. When they're older than that, look for shinier feathers in the neck.

 

[hinkjc]

My roosters tuck their head behind their wings too. I'd say it could be either and that's probably not a good way to tell sex.