Chicken advice - with photo link

Hi Folks,
I was wondering,how and when does one tell the variety and gender of
poultry?

I assume that only roosters crow - is this true?

I would like to keep the hens I have for "layers" and perhaps send
most of the roosters to processing, and ultimately to the freezer.

I was wondering - If I posted pictures to a site - could some one have
a look and offer opinions as to - gender - and breed - and - worth
saving - or dispatch and feed no more

Finally, my poultry are 9 weeks old and They are eating me out of BAGS
AND BAGS of feed!
I have tried putting them on grass, but many JUST WANT FEED!
At what age are they ready to butcher?

pictures are at
http://mrgutzmer.myphotoalbum.com/
Look for an album labeled
"Chickens at 9 weeks"

Please advise,
Thanks,
Martin
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