2 week old silkie chicks- able to identify gender?

[PennyM16]

So I know it’s hard to tell with silkies when they are little, but is anyone able to identify whether they are hen or rooster? They’re both two weeks old

Personality wise the gray one seems generally more snuggly and chill the tan one likes snuggle but is also more skittish and energetic

 

[JedJackson]

It's much too early, and personality won't tell you anything at this stage. Combs are the best thing to judge by. Pullet combs will stay flat up until around 14 weeks, cockerel combs will grow earlier.

 

[Obsessed With Silkies]

It is still too early but I'm currently learning towards female on the grey one. The other chick I can't completely tell. Can you get pictures of its comb? If you'd like, posting updates of their growth every now and then will help.

 

[PennyM16]

Thanks for the feedback! I’ll be sure to update periodically

 

[PennyM16]

Here’s a little update they are about a month old now

Chick #1

 

[PennyM16]

Chick #2

 

[Obsessed With Silkies]

Chick #1 looks like a male
Chick #2 looks like a pullet

 

[PennyM16]

Chick #1 looks like a male
Chick #2 looks like a pullet

That’s what I’ve been thinking. One of them has been making little crowing sounds but I haven’t seen which one. But the first chick acts a lot more like a male I think also growing a lot faster than the other chick

 

[PennyM16]

Ok it’s confirmed, I just witnessed chick #1 crowing a bunch of times in a row lol means I gotta get rid of him cause I can’t have a rooster in my area

 

[Obsessed With Silkies]

Ok it’s confirmed, I just witnessed chick #1 crowing a bunch of times in a row lol means I gotta get rid of him cause I can’t have a rooster in my area

Aww, enjoy the snuggles while you can!