Five weeks and still have no clue if they are rooster or hens

[emimiller8]

What characteristics should my chicks have at five weeks indicating that they are hens or roosters. I can't tell!

 

[hatcherkid777]

I have heard on wiki answers if you toss something over their head the hens will "stay small and still" while the roosters may run around looking for the perceived danger

 

[ChirpyChicks1]

Best bet is just too wait. Yes I how horrible that sounds

I freaked myself out so much over having a rooster. They aren't illegal where I am but I don't like them and didn't want to lose one single chick from my flock.

You can upload individual pictures of your birds to the What Breed Or Gender Is This forum. Good luck!

 

[donrae]

Honestly, not much at this age. Over the next few weeks, anyone who grows a comb or gets red in the comb will be male. Some breeds have different colors for male and female, so that can help as they feather in.

 

[Ljsgirls]

Best bet is just too wait. Yes I how horrible that sounds

I freaked myself out so much over having a rooster. They aren't illegal where I am but I don't like them and didn't want to lose one single chick from my flock. You can upload individual pictures of your birds to the What Breed Or Gender Is This forum. Good luck!

I agree... I posted a picture and was amazed at how fast everyone got back to me with answers. I love BYC!!!