Calico Silkie and D’uccle/silkie mix Pullet or Roo?

[Ruralgrl]

We got these two from a friend. They are 6 1/2 weeks old. The light colored one is a calico silkie and the golden one is a D’uccle but likely has a bit of silkie in it as well. Pullets or Roos?

 

[JedJackson]

I'm thinking the cross is a pullet because of its smallish comb and even coloring. The purebred isn't showing signs of being a cockerel at this point, but it is early for a Silkie.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

I'm thinking the cross is a pullet because of its smallish comb and even coloring. The purebred isn't showing signs of being a cockerel at this point, but it is early for a Silkie.

My thoughts exactly

 

[EggSighted4Life]

They are 6 1/2 weeks old. The light colored one is a calico silkie and the golden one is a D’uccle but likely has a bit of silkie in it as well. Pullets or Roos?

The d'uccle cross is showing signs that it does have some Silkie on board.. the cresting and the comb.. coloration says pullet.

The red coloration on the Silkie says cockerel to me.. at this age. Though it was quite challenging to find any decent photos for comparison and I'm not super familiar with this pattern.

Is this (calico) basically another term for "speckled" in other breeds?

Cute babies!

Also, welcome to BYC!

 

[Ruralgrl]

The d'uccle cross is showing signs that it does have some Silkie on board.. the cresting and the comb.. coloration says pullet.

The red coloration on the Silkie says cockerel to me.. at this age. Though it was quite challenging to find any decent photos for comparison and I'm not super familiar with this pattern.

Is this (calico) basically another term for "speckled" in other breeds?

Cute babies!

Also, welcome to BYC!

I’m not sure if it is speckled in other breeds. I don’t think so. When I google calico silkie it does show darker feathers. These are it’s parents.

Thank you!

 

[CaliFarmsAR]

@LadiesAndJane is a expert with Silkies

 

[Bakbuk]

@LadiesAndJane is a expert with Silkies

Also @PippinTheChicken

 

[PippinTheChicken]

The d'uccle cross (which I love!) Is female and the silkie (which is porcalain colour btw) is male

 

[EggSighted4Life]

which is porcalain colour btw

Nice call! Sometimes called blue cream or isabella depending on breed. For Silkies I think/thought it's blue cream but I'm not sure if there was even an official determination.. and do think blue cream can make it confusing since it's not blue..

When I google calico silkie it does show darker feathers

Project colors can be hard to perfect, but me too.. more like this..

 

[bellium]

I’m not even going to hazard a guess but whatever they are, they are 100% adorable.