Is this Silkie a Lady or Roo?

[gaeamama]

I have an approx. 5mo. old black silkie, who I've been thinking is a girl based on her mannerisms, but am watching the crest grow in and I'm wondering....
S/he is so timid and gentle and more friendly than other silkies I've had.
I'd love any guesses on whether you think it's looking like a pullet or roo, and why.
Thanks so much!

 

[InnBetween]

I say girl.. She looks just like my hens.

 

[gaeamama]

Oh good, that's what I'm hoping for. I really like this one.

 

[Smoky73]

Certainly NOT a girl. I can clearly see streamers off the crest, and in my opinion, it is rare for a black silkie female to ever show hackle colors...and yours definetly has silver in his hackles.

 

[Elite Silkies]

It's a Roo.

 

[damarisgw]

Quote:
ditto

 

[gaeamama]

No there really is no silver. It's the way the sunlight and camera flash are hitting the feathers...it's definitely all black... the underfluff is grey-ish, but the feathers are all black.
I'm questioning those streamer-looking ones too, and wondering if it's the way they're growing in and it'll settle down. I see none of those around the tail. And again, the behavior of this one is so very gentle it's amazing!

 

[gaeamama]

just a couple more, hopefully to see the different light. My camera's just not a great one and it's all I got.

The suspect streamers:


This shot gives a blue tint to the feathers,

S/he regularly turns her head all the way around, 180*. Do any of yours do that? I've never noticed it before on others. This shot isn't even as far as it'll go.


I really appreciate all the opinions. I know it's just so hard to tell these things, so having others take a look helps me learn what to look for and either confirm or deny my suspicions.

 

[Smoky73]

Sorry, I still say its a male.

 

[Funky Feathers]

I agree. Every pic screams Roo.