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No. If the bird comes from a sex-linked breed the sex can be determined by feather coloration, otherwise you examine the vent, or wait until it is more mature and look at it's comb and wattles.

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How do you tell the difference sex in baby chick?

The easiest way is to look at the comb and legs. Male chicks usually have a larger comb and legs than the female chicks. You can't ever tell 100% though even hatcheries don't always sex them correctly.


How do you tell the sex of a white leghorn by looking at the chick?

the way i have used for years to sex a chick was to pick it up by just its head. If it fights its a rooster if it just struggles for a sec then just hangs its a hen for me its been 80% effective but as for looking i was told once if you raise the yellow fine hairs just above the tail on the back and see a small slit or opening its a hen and if not its a rooster, I have had some luck with that but i found it faster and accurate enough just picking them up by the head.


If you change the temerture of the egg will it change the sex of a chicken when it hatches?

No, the temperature at which an egg is incubated does not determine the sex of a chicken. The sex of a chicken is determined by its genetics, with males having ZZ chromosomes and females having ZW chromosomes. Temperature can affect egg development and hatch rate, but not the sex of the chick.


What is the beak of a duck called?

That flappy thing under the chicken's beak is called a wattle. On other animals, when it is covered with hair, it is called a dewlap. In some cases, the wattle is good for distributing heat when an animal does not have the ability to sweat. In birds, it is also a sign of sexual maturity and an ornament used in attracting the opposite sex.


Is it possiable to determine the sex of a piglet before its 5 weeks in age?

no, because your piglet must have 1 year to determine a sex. This is wrong! ^ It is possible to determine the sex of a piglet - A male (Boar) will have 2 lumps on its backside, its testicles! The female will not, and is therefore a gilt (young female) Hope this helps!

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Does beak color determine the sex of a black capped conure?

In black-capped conures, beak color does not reliably determine the sex of the bird. Both males and females typically have similar beak colors, which are usually orange or yellowish. The most accurate way to determine the sex of these birds is through DNA testing or observing behavioral traits during breeding season. Thus, visual characteristics like beak color are not a definitive method for sex identification.


Is it possible to determine the sex of a cell donor by examining the cell?

Yes, by examining the DNA of the cell, you will be able to determine if the donor was male (XY) or female (XX) based on the sex chromosomes. You will not be able to determine the sex of the donor by the appearance of the cell - the only way is to determine what sex chromosomes are present. Unless the cell is a sex cell, in which case sperm cells are easily distinguished from ovum/eggs.


How do you determine the sex of a parakeet?

The spot at the top of the beak called the cere is blue on the males.


How soon can you determine the sex of a kitten?

The sex of a kitten can typically be determined within the first few weeks of its life by examining its genitalia.


How do you tell the difference sex in baby chick?

The easiest way is to look at the comb and legs. Male chicks usually have a larger comb and legs than the female chicks. You can't ever tell 100% though even hatcheries don't always sex them correctly.


Is there a way to determine the sex of a chicken from eggs?

No. It is hard enough to sex a day old chick. There is only one way see into an egg and that is by candling. Candling only shows dark shadows and no definition. There is absolutely no way to tell from shadows what sex a chick is.


How can one determine the sex of cats?

One can determine the sex of cats by looking at their genitalia. Male cats have a penis and testicles, while female cats have a vulva. It is important to be gentle and cautious when examining a cat's genitalia.


Who is Eminem's chick in Superman?

the ultamate sex chick was ...... Gina Lynn a sex porn star


How do you know the sex of chicks?

If they have a vagina then they are a chick. If they have a penis they are a man-chick.


How do you know the sex of a budgie?

Female budgies have a brown beak. Male budgies have a blue beak


How can you determine the sex of a cat?

The sex of a cat can be determined by looking at the distance between the anus and the genital opening. In male cats, this distance is greater than in female cats. Additionally, male cats have a visible scrotum, while female cats do not. A veterinarian can also determine the sex of a cat by examining its reproductive organs.


You have the nuva ring in and after sex you get these shooting cramps what does that mean?

It's not possible to determine an answer without asking more questions and examining you. Please talk with your health care provder about this question.