Coyotes are often mistaken for small to medium sized domestic dogs. They have a long, bushy black-tipped tail, pointed ears and a narrow pointed face. Their fur varies in color, from light brown to grayish. The fur on their belly is usually white. Click here to hear coyote sounds.
Look at the tail feathers of your baby chicken. A roosterâs tail feathers tend to be longer and brighter than henâs feathers. A roosterâs tail feathers are the easiest way to tell him apart from a hen, when he is grown. Unfortunately, as a chick, you canât really tell the difference.
The Fool Proof Method. The most obvious way to tell if hens are laying is to separate them from the rest of the flock and wait a few days. I keep two large dog crates for this purpose. When egg production is down, I put a hen in each crate with food and water for up to three days.he Fool Proof Method. The most obvious way to tell if hens are laying is to separate them from the rest of the flock and wait a few days. I keep two large dog crates for this purpose. When egg production is down, I put a hen in each crate with food and water for up to three days.