Are these Silkies??

[Backyardbarnchaos]

Hey Yall! I purchased silkies from a small farm in my hometown. Sold as silkies but Im not 100% sure. They're 5 weeks old now. They're super sweet! Also any guesses on gender?

Thanks!!

 

[LikeTurkeys]

Silkie crosses, not pure. They're smooth feathered so that's how you can tell. But a lot of cute silkie features, like crests and feathered feet!

No guesses on gender yet, wait a few more weeks and look at the comb. Anything with silkie is harder to tell though.

 

[Debbie292d]

Those look like silkies to me! Count the toes. If they have five, those are satin silkies.

Silkies usually can't be sexed until they are around 3-4 months old, sometimes longer.

 

[LikeTurkeys]

Those look like silkies to me! Count the toes. If they have five, those are satin silkies.

Silkies usually can't be sexed until they are around 3-4 months old, sometimes longer.

Polydactyly (extra toes) is a dominant gene so they could still be crosses. Also, I can't see too well on the white one but I should think the beard would be more defined on a pure satin, though it could be a bit early. I would ask the farm owner if they are satins; if they are a satin breeder, I'm surprised they didn't sell them as such.

Also, since they are smooth-feathered it should be easier to sex since you should be able to look at the saddle feathers just like other chickens at 8-12 weeks.