5 silkies!

[janiedoe]

I don't have silkies and don't know how in the world people sex them. I do have roosters. That looks like a comb injury from fighting. You did right to seperate them.
Clean it gently and take pictures of the injury. Apply some antibiotic salve. The kind without pain relievers in it. Put some electrolytes in water (you can find these at tractor supply) and also offer fresh water. Alternatively, you can give him some Nutri-drench, also found at Tractor Supply.
Monitor to make sure he is eating, drinking, and pooping.
Best of luck!

 

[Annie111]

I don't have silkies and don't know how in the world people sex them. I do have roosters. That looks like a comb injury from fighting. You did right to seperate them.
Clean it gently and take pictures of the injury. Apply some antibiotic salve. The kind without pain relievers in it. Put some electrolytes in water (you can find these at tractor supply) and also offer fresh water. Alternatively, you can give him some Nutri-drench, also found at Tractor Supply.
Monitor to make sure he is eating, drinking, and pooping.
Best of luck!

Thank you so much for responding. I’m going to go to TSC now

 

[Annie111]

I don't have silkies and don't know how in the world people sex them. I do have roosters. That looks like a comb injury from fighting. You did right to seperate them.
Clean it gently and take pictures of the injury. Apply some antibiotic salve. The kind without pain relievers in it. Put some electrolytes in water (you can find these at tractor supply) and also offer fresh water. Alternatively, you can give him some Nutri-drench, also found at Tractor Supply.
Monitor to make sure he is eating, drinking, and pooping.
Best of luck!

Also, my apologies if this is a stupid question but

I don't have silkies and don't know how in the world people sex them. I do have roosters. That looks like a comb injury from fighting. You did right to seperate them.
Clean it gently and take pictures of the injury. Apply some antibiotic salve. The kind without pain relievers in it. Put some electrolytes in water (you can find these at tractor supply) and also offer fresh water. Alternatively, you can give him some Nutri-drench, also found at Tractor Supply.
Monitor to make sure he is eating, drinking, and pooping.
Best of luck!

also, and I’m sorry if this is a stupid question but do people only have roosters if they are trying to hatch chickens? Or is there another reason? I’m trying to figure out what to do if these are roosters. Thanks so much

 

[janiedoe]

Also, my apologies if this is a stupid question but

also, and I’m sorry if this is a stupid question but do people only have roosters if they are trying to hatch chickens? Or is there another reason? I’m trying to figure out what to do if these are roosters. Thanks so much

Not a stupid question at all. You only need roosters if you are hatching eggs.
I have roosters because I enjoy them. They can also be great alert/alarm systems. I don't expect them to fight off predators. I just expect them to let me know when one is around.
I've given roosters to other people, who just wanted a rooster flock for lawn ornaments. They can be very entertaining.

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[Dr Evy]

Welcome to BYC. We’re so glad you joined!Good luck with your chick.

 

[swampfox440]

Welcome to BYC! good luck with your birds.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. I sort of doubt that injury is from fighting. It almost looks as if the bird caught/jammed its head into something. My gut is that you have at least two pullets, but pictures as they mature will help with gender ID.

 

[the_kitchen__drawer]

What beautiful birds! Thank you for saving them and,

 

[Grammy60]

Hello Annie and welcome to BYC So happy you have joined us.