Identifying Male and Female Chicks

The video tutorial explains how to identify the gender of chicks by examining their wing and tail feathers. Males have shorter wing feathers and lack tail feathers, while females have longer wings and small tail feathers. The tutorial provides visual examples and concludes with marking male chicks for easy identification.

How many chicks hatched last Sunday?

• 26

• 30

• 20

• 15

What is the main feature to look at when identifying the gender of the chicks?

• Foot size

• Wing and tail feathers

• Beak size

• Eye color

At this age, what is a characteristic of male chicks?

• Long tail feathers

• Short wing feathers

• Brightly colored feathers

• Loud chirping

What do female chicks have that males do not at this age?

• Different colored eyes

• Larger beaks

• Tail feathers

• Short wings

What is used to mark the male chicks?

• Sticker

• Ribbon

• Sharpie

• Paint

What is the purpose of marking the male chicks?

• To track their growth

• To identify them easily

• To prepare them for sale

• To separate them from females