1. Dec 10, 2012 #1
   

   jamesbishop911 New Egg

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   Hi, I am James. I am new and found this site. I just want to ask if how to know if the chicken is female or male?

    
3. Dec 10, 2012 #2
   

   ronott1 Daily Digest Guru Premium Member Project Manager

   

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   Usually by the size of the comb and wattles and the presence of Hackle and Saddle feathers. In some breeds, the hens have different colors or patterns.
   
   Time for some research!

    
5. Dec 11, 2012 #3
   

   CelticOaksFarm Family owned, family run

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   depends on the breed, some have very distinct traits where you can tell at early ages.

    
7. Dec 11, 2012 #4
   

   hdowden Overrun With Chickens

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   https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/is-my-chicken-a-pullet-hen-or-a-cockerel-cock

    
9. Dec 11, 2012 #5
   

   jamesbishop911 New Egg

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   thanks guys for all your answers ,thats a big help
   
   thanks also for the link hdowden, its a great source/blog and a big help also. . is it all your chickens?

    

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