9 week old silkie

[Kelly1234]

Do we think Carrot a roo? Carrot is 9-10 weeks old.

 

[DotToDot]

Silkies are really hard to tell, but I don’t see any saddle streamers so I would say it’s a roo.

 

[JedJackson]

Very early days to sex a silkie. How flat is the comb? If the comb has some height to it, then probably a cockerel.

 

[Kelly1234]

Silkies are really hard to tell, but I don’t see any saddle streamers so I would say it’s a roo.

Are saddle streamer’s indicators of male or female?

Very early days to sex a silkie. How flat is the comb? If the comb has some height to it, then probably a cockerel.

It has some height, but pretty wide (which is why I assumed roo).

 

[DotToDot]

Are saddle streamer’s indicators of male or female?

It has some height, but pretty wide (which is why I assumed roo).

Indicates roo.

 

[JedJackson]

Are saddle streamer’s indicators of male or female?

It has some height, but pretty wide (which is why I assumed roo).

Streamers don't generally come in until later, 12 weeks or so.

It's difficult to tell how high the comb is, but I think it is most likely a cockerel. Post back in a couple of weeks if it is still unclear.

 

[ChicksInKY]

Did you determine whether your silkie is roo or hen?

 

[Kelly1234]

Did you determine whether your silkie is roo or hen?

I didn’t. Here are some updated pictures though.

 

[ChicksInKY]

To my inexperienced eye, it looks like a roo. I say that because of the wattles and comb.

 

[Kelly1234]

To my inexperienced eye, it looks like a roo. I say that because of the wattles and comb.

I agree - thank you!