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It is usually a simple matter to pick out males at about a month old. They sport much larger and brighter head furnishings and are usually far more precocious than their sisters. With heavy breeds it is sometimes easy to determine the pullets by their faster and more even rate of feathering. Males feather more slowly and in a more patchy manner (but this is not always the case with some strains).
The best method therefore, is by observing the chicks behavior. Startle the chicks by sailing a hat or similar object over their heads and watch their reactions. The cockerels will instinctively stand erect with their heads upright and will emit a peculiar warning chirruping sound. The pullets will tend to crouch down low and remain silent.
The other methods of sexing chicks are not as reliable for novice breeders are as good as guessing.
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