Feather Sexing is generally considered 90-99% successful. Feather Sexing is the easiest way to attempt to learn how to identify a young pullet from a cockerel. And takes little to no training. I remember researching this when we bought our first laying flock and going to the feed store to pick out baby chickens. I was looking for clear definition of the primary and covert feathers. This sexing process works best for chicks between one and four days old.
If I couldn't feather sex them without a doubt I would set them back. I still could be wrong about our supposed rooster but I do know for a fact the other 4 are most certainly pullets. I hope this helps you out if your going to purchase a laying flock for the first time or hatching out your own.
Also Post Edit: Cockerels have covert feathers as well they are just the same length typically as their primary feathers.
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21 июл 2024