4.5 Month Old Silkie Sexing

[MageofMist]

You can shine a light on their neck and back to look for the streamers, as they are reflective. At least on my silkie roo and cockerel.

 

[LilJoe]

Also do Lincoln's features (larger wattles and comb) make him more likely to be a rooster, or is sexing silkies mainly based on streamer development? Thanks so much!

For non bearded Its all three factors.
For bearded its mostly streamer development

 

[coleson12]

You can shine a light on their neck and back to look for the streamers, as they are reflective. At least on my silkie roo and cockerel.

Very interesting! Thanks so much! i will try this out tomorrow.

 

[coleson12]

For non bearded Its all three factors.
For bearded its mostly streamer development

Okay, thanks so much. I will try to get a better picture of purple's head tomorrow to see if there is any streamer development.