4 or 5 week old silkie chick

[SiriSchantz]

Here my little buddy! Wondering if a girl or boy. I know it’s really early but I’m still curious. It’s name is dinosaur by the way!

 

[Cyprus]

I'm thinking male

 

[bobshere]

I think way too early.

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Way too young. Post pics of the comb, crest and saddle at 12 weeks.

 

[Cyprus]

I don't think it's that early. I can already see a large comb and decent wattles.

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

I don't think it's that early. I can already see a large comb and decent wattles.

Some females have larger combs or wattles, but it really doesn't mean anything at this age. Especially since silkies are slow developing. If it were any other breed, then yes, there would be a good probability on it being a roo. You just don't want to assume so early, when it could very well be a pullet.

 

[Rhodeislandsilkie]

If he or she starts growing brown streamers, it’s definitely a boy. I would wait and check the streamer, waddle, and comb production.

 

[Rhodeislandsilkie]

If I had to guess, I’d say male.

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

If he or she starts growing brown streamers, it’s definitely a boy. I would wait and check the streamer, waddle, and comb production.

White silkies don't grow brown feathers.

 

[Rhodeislandsilkie]

Well, then I guess mine’s face was just dirty...