I have four showgirl chicks that are 12 weeks old (i think? they may have been born in january or february). I am seriously doubting their henly-ness right now based on the fact that besides the one that is an obvious roo, they all seem to be growing streamers. Also they are all showing some red in their faces, mostly around the eyes and mouth.
I was wondering about their colors as well. I know showgirls and silkies are tough to sex, but any help would be 100% appreciated. thanks!
Here is #1 and the only one with a name. Little peg leg is a cripple, so i will be devistated if i have to give her up for being a him. I didnt think she was growing streamers until about a week ago when i noticed some longer feathers that are tipped in white. I do not have the best camera in the world, but if you look closely you can see them. She may be one or two weeks younger than the others. When she was a chick i thought for sure she was going to be partridge, but now she looks grey with a weird wing pattern. what is it?
here is #2. Very obviously a boy. What is his color?
#3 has the largest crest so far. Very puffy but has got some little grey streamers
what do you think? and what is this color? is it just a mess? i think its beautiful. Its also got these two feathers coming in just above the eyes that look like old man eyebrows.
and #4 is (almost) the same color as #3. smaller crest though.
some group shots...
thanks for any help!
I was wondering about their colors as well. I know showgirls and silkies are tough to sex, but any help would be 100% appreciated. thanks!
Here is #1 and the only one with a name. Little peg leg is a cripple, so i will be devistated if i have to give her up for being a him. I didnt think she was growing streamers until about a week ago when i noticed some longer feathers that are tipped in white. I do not have the best camera in the world, but if you look closely you can see them. She may be one or two weeks younger than the others. When she was a chick i thought for sure she was going to be partridge, but now she looks grey with a weird wing pattern. what is it?
here is #2. Very obviously a boy. What is his color?
#3 has the largest crest so far. Very puffy but has got some little grey streamers
and #4 is (almost) the same color as #3. smaller crest though.
some group shots...
thanks for any help!
