18 Week Old Paint Silkie Gender

[FatChicksDigMe]

Hi guys, I've waited SO long to ask this question again as (like you've all said) sexing silkies- especially breeder quality silkies- are notoriously difficult. Can you guys help me out now that s/he has feathered out more?

 

[-Flash-]

I'd say pullet. But I'm not very good at sexing Silkies. I'm trying to learn.
@PippinTheChicken

 

[Hannahnic14]

I dont see any streamer feathers that would indicate male BUT that comb is puffy for a pullet...

 

[Silviaschicks]

I'm thinking pullet

 

[homeschoolin momma]

Pullet

 

[Bigtom Turkey]

Yup, I am thinking pellet.

 

[FatChicksDigMe]

I dont see any streamer feathers that would indicate male BUT that comb is puffy for a pullet...

I don't either: for the record, s/he is likely the top of the pecking order as I've only seen her/him fighting with my green queen ee bantam (who also was difficult to sex, but is starting to look more like a pullet. My silkie is a full week older than her too, so the power dynamic was most likely set when they were chicks.

 

[FatChicksDigMe]

I'm thinking pullet

Hopefully! This is my only silkie right now and just a hoot to watch. Definitely my toddler's favorite in our small flock

 

[FatChicksDigMe]

Pullet

Do you know when silkies generally lay eggs or crow? I used to have a serama rooster growing up with my flock that was the same age as her, but she was always top bird. He crowed and she didn't, BUT they used to fight a lot around week 13. Unfortunately I got rid of my little rooster due to city ordinances but my silkie has never crowed despite his removal.

 

[FatChicksDigMe]

Yup, I am thinking pellet.

The crest on her is definitely rounded now, and is still growing by the looks of it (as there are pin feathers). I'm hoping you guys are right