Your state thread is worth joining as you will get to know other BYC members in your area (just type your state in the search box). In fact, the search box should become your best friend
Lastly but by no means least, the members here are amazing - very friendly and helpful, so if you need an answer to a question or simply want some reassurance that what you are doing is ok, then post away - we all help each other out here at BYC.
Welcome to BYC. You can post photos at "what breed or gender is this." It is most helpful if you list the age in photo and if this is a breed or mix (if you know)
These chickens are about 12 weekold. I would like to know what kind of these may be and if the one in the last pic is male or female? thanks for your help