sexing 4-5 week old light sussex?

KronHjortn

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Jan 21, 2019
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So do we have 5 roos and 1 hen? or is there any hope??
Chick #1
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Chick #2
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Chick #3
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Chick #4
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Chick #5
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Chick #6
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I don't know the Light Sussex breed very well, but judging by comb and wattle size(especially at such a young age), you're correct about having 5 roos and 1 hen...
 
Light Sussex develop spurs pretty early, and have thicker legs than the hens, that is how I sex them early at about 6 to 8 weeks. If you want to know earlier, you can always do the wing feather test. I've never done it on mine, but its another way that's pretty accurate if you know what to look for.
 

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