Tail feathers

[Mama_2017]

I think I see tail feathers! What are the chances of this one to be a hen?

 

[WingItRanch]

Chances are still 50/50. You can't sex based on tail feathers at this age. Not until they mature around 12 weeks old will you start seeing male specific saddle feathers. Even longer for sickle feathers (the beautiful long tail feathers roosters have).

 

[Mama_2017]

Chances are still 50/50. You can't sex based on tail feathers at this age. Not until they mature around 12 weeks old will you start seeing male specific saddle feathers. Even longer for sickle feathers (the beautiful long tail feathers roosters have).

Thank you! I always heard the hens get tail feathers before roosters so I thought I should ask on here for other opinions

 

[WingItRanch]

There's a lot of little tricks that people will say but most of them are old wives tales. You should have a better idea if you have any boys when they are fully feathered. When they're 6-7 weeks old, post pictures!

 

[Mama_2017]

There's a lot of little tricks that people will say but most of them are old wives tales. You should have a better idea if you have any boys when they are fully feathered. When they're 6-7 weeks old, post pictures!

Will do! That reminds me.. I have to update my other post from February of the other chicks I posted haha

 

[WingItRanch]

Will do! That reminds me.. I have to update my other post from February of the other chicks I posted haha

I'll go check that out when you update!