Bantam Silkie Gender

[SheenaMills]

Soo because I’m only 4.5 weeks old & I have a comb, does that mean I’m a boy?

 

[AlleysChicks]

All chickens have combs. That’s still small and the silkie is very young.

 

[Abriana]

I think it may be too young to tell. Post pics in a few weeks and we can probably help better then!

 

[SheenaMills]

Thankkkk you guys the other 6 do not have a comb yet— I know it’s young for a crested breed. Just worried about that little comb.

 

[Alexandra33]

The comb on this little fuzz butt isn't suspiciously large and/or developed for its age, so I wouldn't worry quite yet. It'll be another several weeks (or possibly months, since Silkies can be difficult to determine) before we can make an accurate gender guess.

~Alex

 

[SheenaMills]

The comb on this little fuzz butt isn't suspiciously large and/or developed for its age, so I wouldn't worry quite yet. It'll be another several weeks (or possibly months, since Silkies can be difficult to determine) before we can make an accurate gender guess.

~Alex

Luckily either way— boy or girl — this babe will always have a home with me

 

[Alexandra33]

Luckily either way— boy or girl — this babe will always have a home with me

Wonderful! Glad to hear roosters aren't out of the question for you.

~Alex

 

[drumstick diva]

silkies are very difficult to sex before 4-5 mos. of age and sometimes not till they crow or lay.