Is there a way to distinguish age differences in chickens

[Norman Gaggini]

I have 21 hens that are going into their 3rd year and 21 hens that are going into their 2nd year. Is there a way to distinguish which is which?

 

[3KillerBs]

Not that I know of.

I'm putting zip-tie bands onto my girls to make it possible to know who is who.

 

[LaFleche]

I have 21 hens that are going into their 3rd year and 21 hens that are going into their 2nd year. Is there a way to distinguish which is which?

Unless you purchased all one breed for the first batch and a different breed the following year, the only way to distinguish them would be to put some leg bands on them

 

[Mrs. K]

I think there is very little difference between 2 and 3 years of age. One year old birds, just look young... and in my opinion, 4 year old birds look old.

But two and three - they look the same.