How to sex Rhode Island Red chicks. So Easy!!!!!

[MegsFlock3]

If the chick has a black line in the top of it's head, it is a FEMALE. This method is only affective on RIRs

 

[Fred's Hens]

What about strains of Reds that lack any streaks on the head?

 

[Ol Grey Mare]

What about strains of Reds that lack any streaks on the head?

X 2 - it would be nice if this were truly accurate, OP, but it is not quite as universal as you believe it to be.

 

[BantamLover21]

What about strains of Reds that lack any streaks on the head?

x3

 

[Wyandottes7]

What about strains of Reds that lack any streaks on the head?

X4

 

[NewlyHatchedEgg]

I agree with everyone else. I currently have two rir hens. As chicks, only one of the two had the stripe on her head.