Another Silkie - boy or girl?

[MotherHen999]

Hi all,
I picked up my first flock 2 days ago and the breeder had said they were about 10 weeks old. I've read loads online saying you can usually start telling breeds by now, but the odd chick out is the silkie who doesn't look as old as any of the 10 week old silkies I've seen online. I am going to guess its a mix also - don't mind as they're only family pets.
Could anyone have a wild (educated) guess?

Thanks!!

 

[Cloverr39]

It's too early for gender, but it definitely doesn't look 10 weeks old. If I compare it to what mine looked like I'd say it looks between 5 and 7 weeks old. But that's just my guess.

 

[MotherHen999]

It's too early for gender, but it definitely doesn't look 10 weeks old. If I compare it to what mine looked like I'd say it looks between 5 and 7 weeks old. But that's just my guess.

I thought this... which is strange. It was definitely the smallest of the bunch. There are a few ready for outside and this one really isn't.

I'll keep an eye thanks for the reassurance!

 

[MotherHen999]

Updated pictures: no idea how old this baby is, but it's now 3 weeks later than the last pictures (and didn't realise how much it had grown until I saw the old ones!)

can anyone help? I've don't my best, I can get a video later when they're outside if needed!

 

[JedJackson]

The comb is quite large for the size and development of the chick. My vote is for cockerel. Maybe @LadiesAndJane can help with this one.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

The comb is quite large for the size and development of the chick. My vote is for cockerel. Maybe @LadiesAndJane can help with this one.

Agreed. Comb is raised and a little bumpy, a cockerel sign in a Silkie this age.

 

[Cloverr39]

I also think you've got a little cockerel.

 

[MotherHen999]

Thank you so much everyone, I thought it might be but the amount I've been told they are notoriously hard to sex, and I'm new to chickens, I was purely going on a "feeling". It's hard to explain, but I don't know any identifying features
Thank you all, I'll let you know *when* he crows!