Discouraged

[Itsallnaomi]

So I hatched a bunch of eggs and the first batch were mixed breeds and the second I got from a hatchery and they are supposed to be full breeds. HOWEVER. The more I read about sexing my chicks the more I worry that I have all roosters lol. Help! First pick is my batch and 2nd from hatchery.

 

[Painted Calls]

Much too young to sex. Post updated pics, showing combs and wattles, at 6 weeks old.

 

[gtaus]

The only way I know of how to tell a male from a female at hatching is if you have a sex-linked breed where the girls are a different color than the boys. Other than that, it's a waiting game. As mentioned, 6 weeks might be a good time to repost some fresh pics.

 

[-Flash-]

Way too young. Update in a few weeks!

 

[Lizzy733]

Some breeds mature faster than others and some can be much harder to sex. Straight combs will be easiest, look for comb and wattle growth and coloring up. Others can keep you guessing for months.

Give it 6 weeks at least. When you notice something boyish or girlish, count that as a +1 towards that gender in the meantime. Personality can go a long way, but one of my latest pullets had a very roo attitude from day one, so even personality can be deceiving.

Time will eventually tell. Just relax and enjoy them for now and realize that roos can be real little charmers in the brooder.