Pecking

[AshlyPashlee]

And I believe in Santa Claus.
It is really difficult to sex chicks. You may well be lucky, but ime that is what it is...luck.

LOLOL This literally made me laugh out loud! Well, then that's good to know too haha That is just what the lady had told me. I guess she's bought/sold for this particular company for like 20 years. I am still new to this, so any and all experience is invited. Esp when I know I could possibly have a roo unannounced

 

[alexa009]

There is hardly any comb or waddle development so I would say pullet. Although aggressive behavior in pullets or hens is normal, I think this is a peck of showing fear. A 7 week old pullet wouldn't be asserting her dominance at this stage so I wouldn't worry about potential aggression in the future. However, I do agree with @aart, that you should try using your fingers to tap her back on the head, just so this doesn't install any bad habits or reinforce aggressive behavior. Just in case it is a cockerel.

 

[Shadrach]

There are lots of posts here where people have supposed hens that become roosters at a later date. I've tried sexing chicks here and I'm not fully certain until at least two months old. Okay, I'm not very good at it, partly because I don't really care what sex they are.
The people who are better at this though will need better pictures. try and get the whole chicken in the shot. Comb and back (hackles) is helpful.
With regard to hand feeding, I always do it. I get them used to being touched this way. I touch their beaks as I feed them. It's like a handshake. It may seem a lot of trouble now, but when you need to catch one in a hurry because it's sick or injured it starts to make more sense. Anyway, it's a nice thing to do.

 

[aart]

Comb seem large for a 6-7 week old female but not much color.....
....still going to guess male.

 

[AshlyPashlee]

There are lots of posts here where people have supposed hens that become roosters at a later date. I've tried sexing chicks here and I'm not fully certain until at least two months old. Okay, I'm not very good at it, partly because I don't really care what sex they are.
The people who are better at this though will need better pictures. try and get the whole chicken in the shot. Comb and back (hackles) is helpful.
With regard to hand feeding, I always do it. I get them used to being touched this way. I touch their beaks as I feed them. It's like a handshake. It may seem a lot of trouble now, but when you need to catch one in a hurry because it's sick or injured it starts to make more sense. Anyway, it's a nice thing to do.

Thank is great to know! Thank you!