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.
A male chicken under one year old is called a cockeral. A male chicken over a year old is called a cock, or rooster. A female chicken under the age of one is called a pullet. A female chicken over the age of one is called a hen. Not all chicks are hens. Chicks can be cockerals or pullets.