any ideas on the sex of these EEs and Silkies? *Update, New Pics*

[bibliophile birds]

i really love 2 of my 5 EEs. since i don't need 2 roos, i'm really hoping these are hens. or, at the very least, a hen and a roo. they are only 3 weeks old, so maybe it's still too early to tell. BYCers, however, seem to have magical sexing powers, so i'm hoping you guys can help.

"Blondie"

"Chickzilla"

and the Silkies (these pictures aren't great. my mother can't use a camera to save her life.)

 

[CindyS]

still to young

 

[bibliophile birds]

i was afraid that would be the answer. i'm just so impatient!

what is the average age when you can tell?

 

[sarjaysar]

Um I may be tempting fate, but its possible they are all girls (I know thats a very open statement)! I've spent TOO MANY hours to mention observing the nature and characteristics of chicks! Fingers crossed! Best to post update pics in a couple of weeks..

 

[bibliophile birds]

Quote:
may i have your address so that i may come and KISS YOU!

for real, though, it would be amazing if they were even 3/4 female. i would be so very happy. these are the first chicks i've raised so i really don't even know what to be looking for. i read about rounded saddle feathers and the length of secondary wing feathers, but that's all gibberish to me.

 

[sarjaysar]

I was extremely lucky with my first and second lot of hatchings. All ladies!!

 

[bibliophile birds]

new pictures. i'm sure it's still to early, but, well, hope springs eternal. and they are just pretty.

Blondie (getting less blond every day)

Chickzilla

 

[ArizonaDesertChicks]

So far, there's no sign of them being roos, but sexing them will be far more accurate when they are at about 6-7 weeks old.

 

[catwalk]

I'm calling 'em girls. As far as the Silkies go, I have four-month-olds and I'm still guessing.....