Pullet or Cockerel?

[Vickischics]

Thank you all so much for your help! I’m relieved to find out they’re probably both pullest, since I live in town and roosters aren’t allowed. However, I have noticed them chest bumping each other with their neck feathers out. Does this mean anything or is this normal pullet behavior? Sorry for all the questions; this is my first time raising chicks.

LOL, good observation but, that is normal behavior. The pullets will mount one another too! It's part of the pecking order.
When you stand over one or lean over one, she will start to squat for you too.
Your the BIG HEN then!!! When they do that, I always pick them up, sweet talk to her, rub her feathers and sit her down. Then she will shake and walk away. Just like she would after a cockerel/rooster visits her.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hi and welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us! I'm leaning toward both being pullets

 

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