Need Help!

[Chickenlovin]

Can you tell a chick's gender by how many layers of wing feathers it has? The person that sold me the chicks said you can. I personally don't believe him.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas and

! I have heard that as well and it may be true at a certain age. Personally, I don't trust myself to do it. If you have some pics of your chicks you might post them in the link below - maybe someone in that thread can help you ID the gender. Good luck to you!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/15/what-breed-or-gender-is-this

 

[Kevin565]

. I know some breeds can be feathered sex at a young age but I've never heard of the other method.

 

[Chickenlovin]

He said they are pullets but, they fight all the time. Thanks for the information.

 

[Chickenlovin]

Thanks!

 

[redsoxs]

They may be fighting as a way to re-establish the pecking order.

 

[Chickenlovin]

I thought of that. I don't think they would fight every second of every day. They are very noisy fighters.

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!

Glad you joined us!!

 

[liz9910]

 

[chart]

I have had incredible luck with a mirror. A Roo finds himself quite fascinating.