Sexing?

[chickiemama27]

We received some straight run bantams this week and are curious if there are any ways to sex them? We noticed that one of them has tail feathers already developing. Does this reveal anything? Thank you

 

[nchls school]

We received some straight run bantams this week and are curious if there are any ways to sex them? We noticed that one of them has tail feathers already developing. Does this reveal anything? Thank you

It is said that those chicks that grow tail feathers first are pullets; supposedly 70% accurate. No, there is no definite way to sex free run bantam chicks if they are not sex-linked. Your best bet is to wait until the chicks are 4-6 weeks old. At that time combs and wattles will get bigger and redder on cockerels. Pullet combs and wattles develop months later as they get close to egg laying time.

 

[chickiemama27]

It is said that those chicks that grow tail feathers first are pullets; supposedly 70% accurate. No, there is no definite way to sex free run bantam chicks if they are not sex-linked. Your best bet is to wait until the chicks are 4-6 weeks old. At that time combs and wattles will get bigger and redder on cockerels. Pullet combs and wattles develop months later as they get close to egg laying time.

Thank you very much

 

[nchls school]

You're welcome. What kind of bantams did you get?

 

[chickiemama27]

Easter eggers and millie fleur