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Show Sex Shown by Feathers At six weeks of age it is difficult, especially with the larger breeds, to tell sex. There are several "tests" offered, among them this one: Pluck a few feathers from around the saddle sad-dle or the base of the tail and hold them up to the light. If they are pointed they indicate a cockerel; if rounded, a pullet, it is claimed. Another An-other way Is to hold up the bird by the back of its neck with two fingers. If a male it will drop its legs; if a female it will draw them up close to the body. |