3 week old attacking 7 week old

[Matilda Belle]

My new showgirl really has some spunk. During their supervised playdate yesterday, the 3 week old showgirl ran up to the 7 week old silkie, started batting its wings, pecking, and what appeared to me to be challenging the larger bird. Then, of course the 7 week old started doing the same thing. So far, it's just these two that don't like each other. Could they both be roosters and that's why they don't get a long?

Neither flock is together full time. I'm just trying to integrate slowly by having supervised visits.

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Its entirely possible they are roos.. but hens will also behave like that when establishing pecking order. But i would probably assume they are roos untill you can tell for sure by looking at them.
You could post pics of them and maybe someone can help you determine if they are or not. Although it may be too early yet. Worth a try anyhow...

 

[Matilda Belle]

This is my troublesome showgirl. I'll try to find a good picture of the 7 week old.

 

[Matilda Belle]

This is the best picture I have of the 7 week old (larger white one on the left).

 

[Matilda Belle]

I've had suspicion of the larger bird being a rooster since it was 3 weeks old (hence, why I named him/her "Roo").

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

I dont have a good if it yet but ill give it a go...
The older one looks very rooish to me too. The little one as well, but i could be wrong.
Hopefully someone with more experience will come along soon.

 

[Matilda Belle]

You probably know more than I do. I just got chickens a month ago. If I were to guess based on behavior and stance, then the big white one is a rooster, the showgirl is a rooster, and MAYBE the larger black one.

I guess we'll have to wait and see!

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

Well, I have silikies but not showgirls.. and i have hard time telling with mine too till they are older.
Im sure there's a thread for both breeds though. You could also post there. They have more experience and could probably help more than me..

 

[Matilda Belle]

Who would've thought the showgirl would be such a troublemaker! I think I might name him/her either "Rebel" or "Pistol."

 

[Fields Mountain Farm]

I like Pistol....