How do I know if it is a roo and hen

[chinadollgreen]

I have heard that you can sex day old Barred Rocks by the leg color and the spot on top of their heads. Does anyone know how to do this?

 

[melissastraka]

I was told if a BR has a white spot on its head it is a female, if is doesnt it is a male. I dont know how true it is but that is what i have always been told. Other then that i cant help you.

 

[Kanchii]

it doesnt always work.

but generally females will have a more defined, sharp, crisp spot on their head. the males will be bigger and more of a blurry edge. and the females have more black on the front of their legs than males.

 

[chilling in muscadine]

I'm not sure about the white spot but when they start to grow the hens are a darker color than the roos.

 

[jossanne]

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