Chick Sexing Information
Why is sexing not a 100% guarantee?
Sexing baby chicks is not an exact science. While we do our best, our overall average accuracy for sexed chicks is approximately 90%.
Sexing baby chicks is not exact
No two chicks are identical, and newly hatched chicks are very small when they are sorted. Since chicks are hatched and sexed the same day, mistakes can sometimes happen when identifying what we are looking at.
When you combine the difficulty of sexing newly hatched chicks with human error and the fact that sexing methods are not 100% exact, there is always a chance of receiving a rooster, also called a cockerel chick.
What sexing methods do we use?
We use three different sexing methods. The method used depends on the breed:
Color Sexing
Some breeds can be sexed by differences in chick coloring or markings.
Feather Sexing
Some breeds can be sexed by looking at feather growth and feather patterns.
Vent Sexing
Some breeds require vent sexing, which is a specialized but still imperfect process.
Our average sexing accuracy
The best we can do on an overall average for gender sexing is approximately 90% accuracy. This means there is still a risk of receiving a rooster, even when ordering sexed chicks.
Reporting a mis-sexing
For more information or to report a possible mis-sexing, please visit the article below:
We understand customers often order pullets for egg laying, and we work hard to sex chicks as accurately as possible. However, because chick sexing is not exact, it cannot be guaranteed at 100%.