Identifying chicks using their feather shape

🐣 Chick Sexing by Feather Shape

A practical, non-invasive method for early identification:

• Female chicks: Primary feathers grow faster than covert feathers

• Male chicks: Primary and covert feathers grow at similar lengths

• Works best on certain fast-feathering breeds

• Observe feather curve—females show a two-step shape, males a single curve

• Ideal during the first few days after hatching

• Useful for small-scale backyard flocks and breeders alike ✅