1st time chicken owner- little silkie nuggets 😊

[zeroacrehomestead]

Hello there!
I’m a first time chicken owner. I’ve got 8 silkie chicks that will be 1 week old on Wednesday, 7/16/25.

Their DNA gender tests are currently pending. I can’t have roosters in our suburban neighborhood but didn’t want to forego the precious stage to bond when they’re so little.

That being said, I will need to find homes for the little Princes. The babies are splash and blue. Please reach out if you or anyone you know are looking for a little roo.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out. So can I ask how did you come to have 4 Cockerel and know they where.
Silkie are one breed really hard to sex.

 

[zeroacrehomestead]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out. So can I ask how did you come to have 4 Cockerel and know they where.
Silkie are one breed really hard to sex.

I don’t know which are male/female yet. I had DNA sexing tests done to figure that out. I should receive the results in a day or two.

 

[pennyJo1960]

Wow good for you!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hello, and welcome to BYC! We're glad you joined us!

 

[SnackMeat]

I don’t know which are male/female yet. I had DNA sexing tests done to figure that out. I should receive the results in a day or two.

How much does that cost and what is the process like?

 

[Bsmac]

Hello! Welcome to BYC! Hope your DNA tests end up the way you want them to!

 

[muddy75]

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. I hope you will not have to rehome any but chances are you will. You may won't to look for chicken groups in your area on facebook. Also consider craigslist.