how to sex 1 week old chicks??????????????????

[Rainbow Dash]

It's almost impossible to tell now, unless you look up their vent, and even experts sometimes get it wrong there. I think you may just have to wait a little while.

 

[TedJan92_in_Idaho]

I never have tried the feather sexing. I always use vent sexing. I can get 85-90%. I will have to try the wing feather deal the next time I have chicks and compare the 2 on the same ones

 

[blkwdw]

So, whats the wing feather deal??

 

[creekrats]

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Where can I find out how to sex Barred Rocks?

 

[Nicole01]

Your going to have to wait until they grow. Watch for reddening of the comb at around 4-6 weeks for males. Some you can't tell until they crow or lay an egg around 5 months of age.

 

[speckledhen]

http://www.dominiquechicken.com/Sexing_Dominique_chicks.html

This link is good for Barred Rocks, Cuckoo Marans and Dominiques and has very good photos.

 

[creekrats]

Thanks!

 

[Blue]

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I think vent sexing must be done right after the chicks hatch or at least during their first day.

 

[chickenwhat]

I Guess I'll Wait To See. Because I No Expert. But I Love Them All Anyway. Thanks To Everyone For Your Input.

 

[Cadjien_De_Louisiane]

One week to early to tell, grabbing by neck to see if feet dangle or tuck old tale..
after a few weeks most chicks the roos will have bigger feet and thicker legs.
Also in most of the breeds I've raised after a few weeks they begin to develop there tail feathers roos tail or shorter then the hens. Even though as mature chicks roos have longer tail. I have been pretty acurate with that of mine so far. But I'm sure you couldnt do that with all breeds.