5 weeks old...Pullet or Cockerel?!? Please help!!

[Morrison CoupeDeVille]

I have two Silkie Orphingtons that are 5 weeks old! I would love your input as to what sex you think they are! We are new with chickens and clueless!! I will post several pics as soon as I figure out how to!

Thanks!!

 

[speckledhen]

Are they Silkies or Orpingtons? There is no such thing as a "Silkie Orphington". Silkies are bantams and Orpingtons (no "h") are huge birds, unless they are bantam Orps. Will look forward to seeing pictures of these chicks.

 

[Morrison CoupeDeVille]

Apologies. I just now figured out that I am not able to post pics until I am no longer a "new" member! I knew I should have registered as soon as I found this site (weeks ago). I read it almost every day, but never needed to post so I didn't. Oh well! Hopefully soon enough I will be able to post them!

They are a cross between a Silkie hen and a Buff Orpington Roo.

 

[Anarchy82]

Post or comment on someones post 8 more times and then you will be able to upload photos.

 

[Morrison CoupeDeVille]

Thanks! Will do!

 

[stormylady]

Are they a mix?

 

[speckledhen]

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Aha, got it! That's an odd combination for sure. I've had some unusual crosses myself. Just get to know folks and you'll be posting pics before the night is over.

 

[Morrison CoupeDeVille]

So here they are... let me know what you all think! Thanks again!

Betty

Goldie

Together (Goldie-back & Betty-up front)

 

[Morrison CoupeDeVille]

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Yes, they are Silkie crossed with Buff Orpington

 

[marlowmanor]

My guess b/c of the combs are that Betty is a pullet and Goldie is a cockeral. Betty has a small flat comb, while Goldie has a larger more pronounced comb. Just my guess though, I don't have experience with either breed. They are cute though!

ETA: Where in NC are you from?