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[jems]

Hello I am a new member,
I brought 3 baby chickens and 2 I am pretty sure are cockerels. They have started standing up to each other in the garden this morning they are 17 weeks old now.

 

[drumstick diva]

Both sexes can be guilty of that - females even chest bump - usually it's in the name of pecking order. As long as there is no bloodshed, try and ignore it. If you posted photos of the ones you think are roosters, we will probably be able to sort it out for you.

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome to BYC! X2 you might want to post pictures of them in the What Breed Or Gender Is This board https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/15/what-breed-or-gender-is-this Pullets will also chest bump and spar so that is not a sure way to tell.

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! So glad you joined us today!

 

[roostersandhens]

 

[Tuhmu]

 

[chickwhispers]

Yes pullets do bump chest, I had 2 do that just last week!

hope yours turn out to be pullets. do post pictures, there are a lot of experienced people on BYC who can help.

 

[jems]

Thanks for all the replys.

 

[liz9910]

Welcome to BYC! The two on the right appear to be cockerels, but you should post on this forum just in case I'm wrong: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/15/what-breed-or-gender-is-this

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you joined us!