how do i tell the sex of my 5 week chicks

[mandyplo]

Cute, wish i knew how to tell the sex between them, I'd help if I knew but I don't! Sorry

Good luck, theyre adoreable

 

[kaylakian]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/56720_snapshot_20100511_8.jpg
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/56720_snapshot_20100511_9.jpg
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/56720_snapshot_20100511_11.jpg
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/56720_snapshot_20100511_12.jpg

i dont know how to do it either i get my son 2 do it

 

[chickenlady08]

Ist one looks like a roo. 2nd one girl. What kind of chicken are they? Red Star?

 

[kaylakian]

hi they are welsummer chicks what about the other 2 have u any idea what they are

 

[chickenlady08]

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last one looks like a girl. The 3rd one is kinda iffy. Are the legs big as well? I totally thought they were pictures of the same 2 chickens. Sorry bout that.

 

[kaylakian]

hi ive just looked at pics and my son has put the same chicken pic on twice the 2nd a nd 3rd pics r the same chicken

 

[chickenlady08]

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I thought that, so i am glad that i am not losing my mind. I thought you could have twins or something.

 

[kaylakian]

so first roo second a nd 4th girl just got to find the pic of the other one then i should no as we cant have cockerels and dont want to pass it on if its agirl

 

[OmaBird]

I don't look at the comb. Some breeds have large combs on the hens. I look at the tail feathers. Round feathers are pullets. Pointed feathers are roosters.

 

[chickenlady08]

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Does this apply in ALL breeds of chickens or just some? That would be nice to know. Thanks