Sexing these 1 week old chicks

inehme · Mar 11, 2017

4 black Sussex and 1 Rhode Island Red. I think they are all male, but I would like to get a second opinion. Thanks

Pyxis · Mar 11, 2017

There's no way to tell at this age. Looking at the wings won't tell you anything. You'll have to wait until they get older to tell their gender.

drumstick diva · Mar 11, 2017

Give them a chance. Post new photos at 6-8 weeks of age.

Ol Grey Mare · Mar 11, 2017

You are showing the wings which tells me you are thinking of feather sexing. The thing is, feather sexing is not applicable in this situation -- true feather sexing is reliant on the crossing of slow feathering and fast feathering lines *and* the read must be done in the first three days. Many folks incorrectly assume that it can be applied to all breeds at any time.