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I've had this problem before and it's super annoying. One thing that has helped is to go out every evening for a couple of weeks and close off the nesting boxes. It's a pain but eventually they find somewhere else to sleep. If you do this, don't forget to open them up again in the morning so the...

I've never had naked necks, but cockerels of most breeds tend to feather slower than the pullets. It's too early to know, but it's a good sign!

Welcome, neighbor! I'm in Gainesville

Welcome to BYC and to chicken keeping! It's quite typical for chicks to feather at different rates. Some breeds mature faster than others, males tend to get feathers later, and some individuals are just earlier/later than others. Since it's hot where you live, there is more flexibility to the...

I've had cockerels start crowing anywhere from 3-5 months. Here's hoping she's just an early bloomer of a pullet!

Feel free to post some photos so we can help. 14 weeks should be old enough to tell the difference mainly through the comb and wattles. The pointy saddle feathers grow in a bit later.

Welcome to BYC! We're glad to have you here.

For most breeds, it's pretty easy to tell by 6-8 weeks.

Cockerel

Welcome to BYC! It sounds like you have a wonderful menagerie

What a fun school project! Best of luck with it.

Welcome to BYC! You sound like a wonderful teacher. Will the chickens live at school?

Welcome to BYC! It sounds like you are well on your way to having a lovely flock.

All of them look to be cockerels

Great shot! What kind of camera do you use?