How can you tell the difference between a female chicken and male chicken?

You can tell the difference between a female chicken (hen) and a male chicken (rooster) by looking at their physical characteristics:

Comb and Wattles:

* Rooster: Larger, more pronounced comb and wattles (the fleshy lobes hanging below the beak).

* Hen: Smaller, less prominent comb and wattles.

Tail Feathers:

* Rooster: Long, flowing tail feathers with a sickle shape.

* Hen: Short, stubby tail feathers.

Size and Weight:

* Rooster: Larger and heavier than hens.

* Hen: Smaller and lighter than roosters.

Coloration:

* Some breeds have distinct coloration differences between males and females.

Behavior:

* Rooster: More aggressive, will crow and strut, often fight with other roosters.

* Hen: Generally more docile, will cluck and clucking sounds, often brood eggs.

Other:

* Rooster: Will have spurs on their legs.

* Hen: May have spurs, but they are smaller and less sharp than a rooster's.

Note:

* These are general guidelines, and some breeds may have exceptions.

* Young chickens (chicks) are harder to sex until they are older.

If you are unsure about the sex of a chicken, it's best to ask a poultry expert or consult a reliable source of information.