Sexing chicks

[mad1son]

I was talking to a local farmer last night and he said roosters tail feathers are longer at 2 weeks of age. Has anyone heard this? Has anyone ever paid attention to see?

 

[FF]

Opposite. Roosters grow slower. Now their combs might be bigger. Not 100% sure so hopefully somebody else will correct me. Mostly you probably have a hen if its groeing feathers quickly. Roosters take just a tad bit longer to grow

 

[mad1son]

Now I'm really confused(doesn't take much). That information came from a farmer that has been raising chickens for many years. He has a brooder full of RIR's because they have long tail feathers and everyone thinks they are roosters. Anyone else have an ideal.

 

[rancher hicks]

There are all kinds of ideas on sexing chicks, but unless you know how to look in their butts none is 100%. Some breeds do have ways but even then the odds are not 100% Even the experts get it wrong once in a while.

 

[mad1son]

I guess I will have to play the waiting game. I bought 17 chicks with the intention of keeping 10(9 hens and 1 rooster). I hope everything turns out ok.