sexing chicks at home?

[MrsMac3973]

I saw a man at the feed store today using a pencil hanging from a string as a divination tool of some sorts. I got a giggle from it, but failed to see any science to it.

Does anyone hear use similar methods to sex their chicks from a straight run, or is there another way to do this without calling in a professional?

Happy to hear back from you all!
V.

 

[greymane]

I usually use a crystal and tarot cards, but the pencil might work.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

Some breeds are sexable right from the start. There are some other sexing methods, I am currently running a little experiment on wing feather sexing chicks - it will be a while before I see the results, though.

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad you joined.

 

[MrsMac3973]

@Greymane - lol!

@1muttsfan - looking forward to your results.

 

[Kevin565]

 

[g2smil]

Welcome to BYC from Northern Virginia! Hope you enjoy your chicks!

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[supplyer]

Try holding your chicks by there legs up side down.if they just relax they are hens.if they keep pulling there self back up and get fight they are roos

 

[dreamer5577]

Hi & Welcome!!