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Sexing is done by examining the rows of primary and covert feathersThe feather condition is considered a way to measure the welfare of the hens. on the outspread wing as illustrated. The wing should be viewed from the top and good lighting is required for those performing this task. The length of the primaries as compared to the coverts is more important than the total length of the feathersThe feather condition is considered a way to measure the welfare of the hens. when determining the sex of the chick. Provided correct mating, chicks from feathersex parent stock can easily be sexed by inspection of their wing feathersThe feather condition is considered a way to measure the welfare of the hens.
The wing should be examined from the top surface, holding the chick, feet down, with the head toward the operator. Fan the wing between thumb and index finger to ease differentiation of feather rows.
To improve accuracy of color sexing, please observe the following points:
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