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

[ArthurLedd]

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.

love you dobie I have always had boxers but not now all gone to dogie heaven

 

[feathermaid]

Yes, all young chickens behave obnoxious... puffing up and chest bumping and all that crazy kid stuff, even the lady pullets! Just new hormones, once they start laying all will settle down. You'll know that time is soon when you approach or reach down, the pullet will squat submissively with her wings slightly spread.

Here's an article that has some good tips on spotting gender clues:
Guide to Improving Your Identification Skills
Best wishes in your new chicken adventure!

 

[007Sean]

Howdy Arthur and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi Arthur and welcome to at BYC We're so happy you decided to join us

 

[ArthurLedd]

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View attachment 1781493 Yes, all young chickens behave obnoxious... puffing up and chest bumping and all that crazy kid stuff, even the lady pullets! Just new hormones, once they start laying all will settle down. You'll know that time is soon when you approach or reach down, the pullet will squat submissively with her wings slightly spread.

Here's an article that has some good tips on spotting gender clues:
Guide to Improving Your Identification Skills
Best wishes in your new chicken adventure! View attachment 1781501

thank you but do hens have a beard also

 

[kschaff1]

Hello to another newbie! I’ve seen my pullets puff up and throw down a few times so I wouldn’t say they’re roosters without seeing some pictures

 

[ArthurLedd]

Hello to another newbie! I’ve seen my pullets puff up and throw down a few times so I wouldn’t say they’re roosters without seeing some pictures

 

[kschaff1]

I believe ameraucanas are a bearded breed so they should have those! And ISA browns have wattles as hens too but the size would be different on a pullet vs cockerel

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal community! Best wishes and have lots of fun!

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

Hello and welcome to the BYC flock!!!