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 indicators for aging hens may be a little more accurate, and since you received your birds in pairs Iâm assuming the male and female are similar in age. One way to tell the age of a hen is by how many eggs she lays, if sheâs laying eggs at all, and the size of the eggs.