Sexing your Silkies (PICTURES AND TIPS - Updated July-5-12)

[ChickenLover200]

I'd say Cockerel in back, can't see them that well though

Thanks so much. Here are better pics of their heads.

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Actually, in these photos, both look like pullets.

Any thoughts on roo or hen

How old?

 

[bgil]

At least 6 months

 

[ChickenLover200]

At least 6 months

I think pullet

 

[bgil]

I hope pullet

 

[chickymomma7]

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Help!! These are my most favorite birds out of my whole flock (3 silkies, 2 golden sex links, 1 black sex link, 1 Rhode Island Red, 2Barred Rocks) and they are about 6 weeks old. Please tell me they are girls?? I can't have roosters & I will be so sad if I have to get rid of them.

 

[chickymomma7]

 

[chickymomma7]

 

[chickymomma7]

These are my sweet 6 week old silkies. I have no idea if they are boys or girls. Can you help me? This is my first time having chickens. I will be so sad if they turn out to be boys because I won't be able to keep them

The grey one is very vocal and does not like to be held. The white ones are sweet and will let you hold them, but are very hard to catch. The one on the left if very fluffy with a big fluffy butt & tail.

 

[ChickenLover200]

How old?

 

[Wee Timmy]

I need help sexing this bird. It is a ten week old non-bearded white. A young rooster has been trying to mate with it but I don't think that always means it's a hen.