calling experts on silkies.

Discussion in 'What Breed Or Gender is This?' started by lilshadow, Feb 18, 2008.

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  1. Feb 18, 2008 Post #1 of 11
    lilshadow

    lilshadow Songster

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    I was told I was getting a hen and a rooster, but I have a funny feeling a have 2 roosters. I trust you folks more than I trust who I bought them from. please help
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  2. Feb 18, 2008 Post #2 of 11
    mustangsaguaro

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    I am no expert on Silkies, but looking at those pics they definately look like roos. But I could be wrong.
     
  3. Feb 18, 2008 Post #3 of 11
    lilshadow

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    Thank you for looking...I am a little upset because I thought I was get a male and female..Okay thanks.
     
  4. Feb 18, 2008 Post #4 of 11
    BantyChickMom

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    I'm having trouble figuring out what mine are, but looking at those pics, I'd say you definitely have roos.
     
  5. Feb 18, 2008 Post #5 of 11
    Smoky73

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    are we talking about the two whites or the partridge and then the white? Its hard to tell on the partridge, it doesnt appear to have streamers off its head, it could be an old hen. But, the two whites are roosters for sure.
     
  6. Feb 18, 2008 Post #6 of 11
    silkiechicken

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    The two whites are roos, but that partridge one is a bit sketchy. I'm not used to non bearded birds, but with that round puff, it's a toss up. Those wattles are a bit large in my mind, but that comb isn't too far off from a good layer. However, if you feel her pelvic bones, and they are not pliable, with a comb like that, it is most likely a he.
     
  7. Feb 18, 2008 Post #7 of 11
    silkieluvr

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    Also one of the white roos has a single comb which is a disqualification in silkies...
     
  8. Feb 18, 2008 Post #8 of 11
    EweSheep

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    Looks like all of them are roos
     
  9. Feb 18, 2008 Post #9 of 11
    lurky

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    Quote:Its funny though......i think the single comb is prettier/cuter.
     
  10. Feb 18, 2008 Post #10 of 11
    lilshadow

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    well, you guys are right...I here crowing, and both the white ones were crowing up a storm. I guess hens can't crow. The partridge one hasn't crowed yet, not even when the two white ones were. The partride one has a very small comb on its head. Not even a 1/4 inch tall. I have two more that are just little, and one has a comb, and the other doesn't. I guess I need to find girlfriends for them now. I am telling you it is so upsetting. Not that I have the silkies, but the fact I was told that I was getting 3 hens and two roos. Oh well, we learn by our mistakes huh..thanks guys.
     
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