1st time starting with chickens

[Bunnyla]

Hello,
I have 7 chicks. there was 8 but one died last night. Very sad.
How do you know if you have hens or roosters? what age can you tell. I have 2 that look like the size of doves. they told me they were 1 week old, but much larger than others I got 2 weeks ago.. they are mostly feathered, except the heads fuzzy. I posted some photos.
thanks.

 

[chikma]

Welcome, I am also new to BYC just joined myself. Sorry for your loss. I had one of my new chicks in ICU (Intensive Chick Unit) in the incubator as she was having a hard time coming out but has made it through and is now in the brooder with the others. I wish you the best of luck with your new chicken family.

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

Glad you joined us! So sorry to hear about your loss. You can post pic of your chicks here for sexing and guesses at their breed and age:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/15/what-breed-or-gender-is-this

 

[delder2009]

Welcome to BYC. I'm new here too. Everyone here is very nice and helpful. The links they have are very helpful. Lots of good imfo. Sorry for your loss. And wish you the best.
Denise

 

[TwoCrows]

Welcome to BYC!

I am so sorry for the loss of your chick. Keep watching the others as well. If they are getting all fluffed up, not eating or drinking, diarrhea and or dark reddish/black poop, you could be dealing with coccidiosis. You can get some Corid at the feed store and use it for 5 days in the water.

Sumi has left you with the in to the What Breed and Gender section for help with ID's. Enjoy your new chicks and welcome to our flock!

 

[gander007]

 

[SummerSaige]

You've gotten some very good advice from the other BYC members, so I don't think my two cents is really necessary. Good luck with your chicks!

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Sorry about the chick you lost, if you think the other chicks may be sick you might want to post in the Emergencies forum about them https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures and sumi has given you the link to the What Bred/Gender forum for help with figuring out what your chicks are. and you might like to check out the BYC Learning Center, lots of nice articles on all aspects of poultry keeping you'll find helpful https://www.backyardchickens.com/atype/1/Learning_Center

 

[Bunnyla]

Thank you so much or your info.. I really appreciate it..so far the others are doing well..

 

[Bunnyla]

Thank you...