so new I don't even have chickens yet

[Brooke*D]

Hi, I live in Spokane, Wa. & just signed up. Just starting to research info about raising chickens. I just want 3 or 4 laying hens for eggs & the joy of more pets. My first question is...can you tell the sex of a chick from birth, or young enough to be sure I'm not buying a rooster?

 

[newnanchic]

I can not sex chics until they are at least 4 weeks old. You can order them from hatcheries who sells them already sexed . Just order pullets. If you order straight run it is a 50/50 chance of Roos and pulets. Good luck and Welcome !!!

 

[Freebie]

Welcome!! and to answer your question... If you get a sex-link breed, it is my understanding that you can tell the difference in male and female by the color.

 

[EngieKisses]

You can tell on sex links and barred rocks that I am aware of.

 

[The Chicken Lady]

Glad to have you here!

 

[Mama&thePeeps]

Welcome to BYC. I'd just order sexed chicks from a hatchery if you're sure you only want pullets.

 

[duck&chickencrazy]

hello from indiana and

 

[crtrlovr]

Welcome from Western Kentucky! It's nice to make your acquaintance. Hope to see you around the forum often! Enjoy your babies!

 

[Aquablood]

I am in the Spokane area too. There is a farm in Coeur d'Alene that you might have some luck with.
http://www.promisedlandfamilyfarm.com/ http://www.promisedlandfamilyfarm.com/ you might try them. I am happy with the hen I bought there!

-Jess

 

[Buckhorn Farm]