Sexing Day-Old Chicks on Small and Backyard Flocks
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Vent sexing was developed in Japan and brought to North American poultry producers in the 1930s. Vent sexing is a skill that takes a long time to develop. It involves holding the chick upside down in one hand, expelling the fecal material, and everting (turning outward) the vent area. The producer can then look for the presence or absence of a rudimentary male sex organ. This process sounds much easier than it actually is. To accurately sex chicks in this way, you need to be well trained and to have had a great deal of practice. There are very few schools that still teach chick sexing.
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