are these 2 month old silkies male or female??

[malibukaren]

I "ordered" 1 day old female silkies, but 2 of the 6 now have wattles at 8 weeks of age... is that indicative of a rooster? or could they be funny looking girls? Here are their photos:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/57539_dscf0477.jpg
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/57539_dscf0502.jpg


thanks for your help!! I live in a neighborhood that won't allow roosters, so its important that I identify any potential problem asap!
Sincerely, Karen

 

[Ms.FuzzyButts]

Well, they will all have wattles. So that really isn't an indicator to me. I have no idea if you have a roo or a hen. Silkies are VERY difficult to sex. I have been raising them for a little over a year and have never failed to be wrong.. LOL So maybe a real silkie guru will chime in soon. Oh, and you shouldn't have to worry about one crowing for another several months yet. Mine take between 6 to 8 months before they crow. But between now and then, there should be a few more signs of roo versus hen.

 

[jossanne]

Here's your first picture. It isn't showing up in your post on my puter.

I'd guess that with that much comb and wattles showing up already, it's a male. But like the above response said, silkies are notoriously hard to judge. Can you get body shots, with them standing up? Cute babies!