What gender are these Silkies

[kelsienorman]

Hi everyone,
I have 2 silkies who are 12 weeks old. Any ideas on gender? I’m new to chickens and understand silkies can be difficult.

Little grey one is “pip” and little gold one is “Peaky”

Thanks in advance!

 

[MysteryChicken]

Pullets.

 

[kelsienorman]

Pullets.

How do you tell? Thanks for you response

 

[MysteryChicken]

How do you tell? Thanks for you response

Small combs, primarily. Plus they're all variations of partridge the pattern. Males would be darker, would have red in their shoulders, wings, & rump. Females are often lighter, & have red/brown type color pattern in the breast(Pencilling visible if non Silkied).

 

[MysteryChicken]

My Sister's partridge Silkie rooster for comparison.

 

[kelsienorman]

Small combs, primarily. Plus they're all variations of partridge the pattern. Males would be darker, would have red in their shoulders, wings, & rump. Females are often lighter, & have red/brown type color pattern in the breast(Pencilling visible if non Silkied).

Wow great! That’s good to know and I’m happy they are girls! Thanks again

 

[MysteryChicken]

Wow great! That’s good to know and I’m happy they are girls! Thanks again

You're welcome.

 

[Tookie]

I agree, both look like females.

 

[Galaxy_rules]

All hens for you!