Wing sexing theory

[JacinLarkwell]

#4 wound up not making it, likely to FtT

1,2,3,5 are doing great though

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Lost 1 yesterday, looks like she was buried by accident in the shavings.

2,3,5 looked fine however.

Next batch ships the 30th

 

[NatJ]

Lost 1 yesterday, looks like she was buried by accident in the shavings.

Did you check gender before disposing of the body? (Males have tiny little testicles up inside their back from the very beginning-- about the size of uncooked rice grains.)

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Oh shoot, no I did not. I wasn't aware they would be visible that early. I'll make sure to do that with any others I lose though

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Chick A

Chick B

Chick C

Chick D

 

[FeatheredFriends&Horses2]

This method is accurate and used in industry, with two caveats. It should be performed before 3 days and is only truly accurate in certain breeds. I’m not sure how it applies to silkies, so it will be interesting to see.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

This method is accurate and used in industry, with two caveats. It should be performed before 3 days and is only truly accurate in certain breeds. I’m not sure how it applies to silkies, so it will be interesting to see.

People here claim between 3 and 7 days. I don't particularly care if its accurate since I already have these birds and will have them until they show definite signs. Just figure it's a fun test to try out since I'll have so many

 

[FeatheredFriends&Horses2]

People here claim between 3 and 7 days. I don't particularly care if its accurate since I already have these birds and will have them until they show definite signs. Just figure it's a fun test to try out since I'll have so many

It may be able to be done between 3-7 days, but for our research we do it before day 3 for the highest accuracy

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Okay?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I'll post chick E in a bit. For some reason their wings are barely developed so I need to get better pictures