Abstract
IT HAS been previously shown by Quinn and Knox (1939) that it was possible to distinguish the sexes in standardbred Barred Plymouth Rock chicks with an accuracy of 91.8 percent, using down and shank color characteristics to separate the sexes. As the cross of Barred Plymouth Rock male x Rhode Island Red female is a popular one among broiler raisers, it seemed desirable to test the feasibility of segregating the sexes in the hybrid baby chicks.The method of sexing was identical with that used by Quinn and Knox (1939) in sexing standardbred Barred Plymouth Rock chicks. Down and shank color descriptions were followed by a prediction of sex. The chicks were then dissected and notations made as to the agreement between the prediction and the actual sex. Eleven hundred and five chicks were used in this investigation. These chicks were sired by an exhibition Barred Plymouth Rock cock mated .
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