16-18 week old Silkie - Is 'he' a 'she'?

[SilkiesForEver]

I still think she's a she.

Was just going to say that.

 

[pipdzipdnreadytogo]

Thanks, everyone! I'm pretty sure she's a girl now as well. I couldn't tell for sure, but it looked like for a split second she squatted when I went to pick her up this evening!

 

[SilkiesForEver]

Thanks, everyone!

I'm pretty sure she's a girl now as well. I couldn't tell for sure, but it looked like for a split second she squatted when I went to pick her up this evening!

I hope so! She looks like a very pretty hen to me! I've always wanted a porcelain Silkie..... *sigh*

 

[pipdzipdnreadytogo]

Though I'm mostly convinced at this point, here is dear Margaret today at 20-22 weeks old.

I tell you what, this is the goofiest bird I've ever owned. Look at this face:

She has a cute butt, too.

 

[ozu]

Awww, she's so cute I agree on her being a girl.

 

[SilkiesForEver]

Such a cutie!

 

[thomp119]

Any news on this one? Crow or egg?

 

[pipdzipdnreadytogo]

No egg yet, but I'm pretty sure she's a girl at this point. I'll get some pictures of her in the morning.

 

[bantygirl]

Hi new here, I love silkies, I'd have to say she, cause I don't see any saddle feather or whips on the head, she sure is pretty

 

[pipdzipdnreadytogo]

Thank you, after posting this I was assured that I have a little girl. She is about 6 months old today, give or take a week. I managed to get some pictures, but unfortunately they aren't great because I've hurt my neck. It's the best I could do, though, so here is the lovely lady Margaret: