Picked up our first chickens. Some guidance would be great!

On your first bird, the most obvious rooster sign is the red color on the wings/shoulders. That's a male trait, the flashy coloring.
Second bird is definitely a hen.
I'm leaning toward cockerel on the last bird. Not knowing exact age hinders a guess, but the comb is pretty red and there looks to be darker shading on the wings. I guess you'll just have to wait a few weeks and see how it turns out.
 
Hoping the small one is a hen. I don't think two roosters would be feasible and my daughter has already named it Isabelle. Lol

So I went out to put them in the coop earlier and the small one and rooster were in there. The hen was on the ground so I had to chase her to pick her up and get her in there. She was still at first, but as I tried to ease my hands around her she spooked.

I'm hoping they all eventually just start flying into the coop. That sure makes it easier vs. Trying to catch them.
 

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