Determining Chick Sex

[Sandsunsurf]

I was wondering if you could determine the sex of a chick early on by feeling the legs where a roosters spurs would develop. I would assume young pullets would be smooth and young Roos would have the tiniest of nubs. Idk, just a thought if anyone had tried this and successfully determined the sex early on.
I have 3 young chicks and all three have a tiny nub. My guess is that their Roos but only time will tell for sure.

 

[WingItRanch]

Sorry, I wish it were that easy! Cockerels and pullets both have those nubs. In fact, hens can develop large spurs. Definitely no way to tell male from female using that method.

 

[HollowOfWisps]

Spurs are not solely a sex specific trait. All chicks have a small nub there. Even hens that do not grow spurs still have a bump where the spur would be.

 

[Sandsunsurf]

Spurs are not solely a sex specific trait. All chicks have a small nub there. Even hens that do not grow spurs still have a bump where the spur would be.

Thank you, that’s good to know.