5 Silkies Sexing Help

cranzenbach

In the Brooder
Aug 16, 2015
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Forest Ranch, CA
Alright guys I have my 5 Silkies I got from Cackle Hatchery and they are 9 weeks old now. I have a few pictures of each of them and was hoping I could get some help from you guys. I know what all my other bantams are, and so this has been making me crazy for awhile. So I would appreciate the help! Here we go:

White Silkie 1






In this last photo, the Silkie in question is the one in the front.

Alright so next:

White Silkie 2






And Lastly:

White Silkie 3:





And I actually already know for sure that this one is a cockerel. He is a jerk sometimes, and is can often times be seen doing battle with my cochins.

Next is the black silkies, I thought I had one male and one female because one is a ****-starter and one is totally complacent, but now I'm not sure. Here is a picture of both of them, Black Silkie 1 on the left and Black Silkie 2 on the right:



More of Black Silkie 1:






Black Silkie 2:






So like I said any help would be very useful ^_^ Thanks again!
 
My guesses are:
#1=Pullet
#2=Probably pullet
#3=Possible cockerel
Black silkie #1= Probably pullet
Black silkie #2=Probably pullet

Silkies are one of the hardest breeds to sex. These are my rough guesses from what I'm seeing at this moment.
 
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My guesses are:
#1=Pullet
#2=Probably pullet
#3=Possible cockerel
Black silkie #1= Probably pullet
Black silkie #2=Probably pullet

Silkies are one of the hardest breeds to sex. These are my rough guesses from what I'm seeing at this moment.
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Cute birds!
 
I wouldn't even try to guess at this age. Try photos again at 4-5 mos. Then it would be great if you could have someone hold the crests back so the comb is in full view
 

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