Sure way to tell the difference between a rooster and a hen

[Mimi and the Peeps]

I watched a video on telling the difference, and one of the main ways is to look at the feet. If it is a rooster, it will have talons. Only roosters have them, hens don't. A talon looks like a fourth toe growing out the side of the leg.

 

[BarnGoddess01]

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Take it ALL with a grain of salt. Plenty of not so good information all over the place - here included!

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[speckledhen]

Actually, that isn't true. What you are referring to is a spur. Roosters don't get true spurs until they are almost a year old, and most folks are very sure they have a rooster long before he gets his spurs. And some hens have spurs. A talon is technically a toenail. Where did you see this video? Could you post the link for us?

 

[mrslb333]

My hens have those

The only sure way is if they crow or lay an egg

 

[Time-Out]

And all chickens have at least four toes...
Comb/feather development is the only way before a crow comes out.

 

[Mimi and the Peeps]

I'm sorry, I guess I shouldn't post before my first cup of coffee! It is a spur, and it is like a fifth toe. Here is the link to the video! http://www.ehow.com/video_2349783_difference-between-hens-roosters.html
Sorry for my half awake reply! Hopefully, this video can say it better than me!!

 

[Luke0987654321]

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X2

 

[bloom_ss]

Is it bad that I just laughed at that video?

 

[mrslb333]

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I found it funny also. I thought it was going to be chicks or hard to sex breeds, not too easily sex-able full grown chickens

 

[Wynette]

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Nope, I did as well. Ther were MANY MANY inaccuracies in the video.