15 week old black silkie - hen or roo?

[sherwoodchicks]

This is Clover, my 15 week old black silkie. I'm a new chicken owner and I know that sex is hard to tell with silkies. I feel she's a hen but I am not 100% sure. Does Clover look like a hen or roo?

 

[BantamLover21]

I think that clover is a pullet, too. But until she either crows or lays an egg, it is difficult to know for sure.

 

[Kelsie2290]

I'd vote girl on Clover so far also, but silkies seem to change their minds an awful lot.

 

[2jsbabyfarm]

I also say pullet! I have 2 that are 11-12 Weeks and they both look like that. Hope we both end up with little ladies!!

 

[Tricoglossus]

Pullet. She is unbearded and the unbearded roosters usually have large wattles by that age.

 

[sherwoodchicks]

Thank you all for your comments. I am happy that she's likely a pullet. We had to re-home our two roosters this morning and it was really hard.

 

[Tricoglossus]

Thank you all for your comments. I am happy that she's likely a pullet. We had to re-home our two roosters this morning and it was really hard.

I know how you feel, they are just like any other pet you get so attached to them. It's sad. Good luck with your silkie, silkies are great chickens!