Black silkie Roo or Pullet??

Mrsshannondennis

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I know it’s early, but 4 out of the 5 of this group of chicks ended up being Roos. My silkie is the only one I’m unsure about. It’s my first black silkie. They confuse me.

Give me your best guesses and why you think that. She is 10 weeks. My silkie hen looks so different.
 

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I know it’s early, but 4 out of the 5 of this group of chicks ended up being Roos. My silkie is the only one I’m unsure about. It’s my first black silkie. They confuse me.

Give me your best guesses and why you think that. She is 10 weeks. My silkie hen looks so different.
Is is a bit early, but I am leaning cockerel. This bird has a single comb, which complicates things a bit.
Give it a few more weeks. 😊
 
Here are some pics this morning of the comb and crest
 

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:welcome :frow I wouldn't even venture a guess. Silkies are one of the hardest breeds to sex. I would have to wait for either a crow or an egg. Good luck...
 

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