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Discussion in 'Random Ramblings' started by mahen8622, Mar 10, 2009.

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  1. Mar 10, 2009 #1
    mahen8622

    mahen8622 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    whats the best and EASIEST way to sex day - week old chicks. someone told me to sex by their wings but i have no clue how or what im even looking for HELLLLLLLLLLLLLP!
     
  3. Mar 10, 2009 #2
    JennsPeeps

    JennsPeeps Rhymes with 'henn'

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    Google it for pictures. Wing-sexing is only available for certain breeds. What breeds do you have?

    There are lots of old wives tales for sexing, such as holding upside down, dowsing, passing a hand over the chick, etc.

    Vent-sexing is the most accurate way, but you need to be trained.
     
  5. Mar 10, 2009 #3
    mahen8622

    mahen8622 Chillin' With My Peeps

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    TRAINED EEEEKKKKK lol
     

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