Hello I am new to this group, so lets go.

[ArthurLedd]

I have 7 chickens were told they were all hens but as it turns out I have at least 2 cocks and maybe a third. they are about 16 weeks old they are a cross between ISA browns and Americana which should lay green eggs. Got these from my cousin who has been having chickens for about 10 years or so he sell eggs so unless he played a trick on me to get rid of his cocks something went wrong. so I am trying to find out if hens at the same way as the cocks at this age by puffing up their necks and fighting. If anyone wants the cocks just say so.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC and congrats on your new hobby.

Here are some links to key resources:

• List of guides on how to use the site - announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3
• Great resource for beginners = https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/category/learning-center.11/
• Good starting point for browsing the site - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/
• Interesting feedback on how members manage their flocks -https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archives
• Excellent source of local information - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[BullChick]

 

[Kale Chips]

If you would like confirmation that you have males, you can add some pictures to help us double check. You should also update your profile to add your general location in case someone is interested in taking your birds. There is also a forum on here that goes by location so maybe you could find someone in your area! Welcome to BYC!

 

[ArthurLedd]

Thank you for the welcome I am getting started late in life as things slow down I am 69 soon to be 70 so what the hell I love eggs

 

[ArthurLedd]

I am from the Pittsburgh metro area

 

[BullChick]

Click this.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/pennsylvania-unite.248345/

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Maybe your cousin just isn't so hot at sexing chicks. That is an acquired skill.
As for not getting chickens until you were 69, better late than never! Have fun.

 

[Shadrach]

Hello ArthurLedd.
Welcome to BYC.
He didn't play a trick on you if you got eggs because atm you can't tell the sex of the chick while its in the egg.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens Great to have you join us