Sexing

[starfroggie]

At what age can you start to tell what gender birds you have?

 

[Tuffoldhen]

Usually by week 4 you can tell the cockerals from the pullets on most standard breeds....

 

[starfroggie]

Thank you....

Would you say my chicks are about a week old? Pics on this thread;
http://backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=38983

 

[Tuffoldhen]

They look to be yes...I see the startings of their wing feathers...

 

[starfroggie]

Yay, thanks! I will post up more pics at 4 weeks to get assistance from you experts