Can anyone give me some input on what sex you think my baby Hen-rietta is?

[My 3 chix]

She is bossy, stands up more than the others and seems to be trying to protect the other two girls. But I can't tell if those feathers on the back of her head are boyish or just a poofy girl hairdoo? Any thoughts? I live in town and wouldnt be able to keep her if she crows. But i already love her and would be super sad to lose her.

 

[My 3 chix]

@ftfarmer22

 

[chickendreams24]

How old?

Also clearly focused photos of the comb and a side stance can be helpful for sexing.

 

[My 3 chix]

How old?

Also clearly focused photos of the comb and a side stance can be helpful for sexing.

9.5 weeks. She acts like a boy. No comb. Fuzzy cheeks but I don't think there's any waddle.

 

[chickendreams24]

No comb whatsoever? Is it flat and narrow or flat and broad?

Photos would really help but if you say there's no comb then it's unlikely to be a cockeral unless something changes very quickly.

Photos needed to confirm.

 

[My 3 chix]

No comb whatsoever? Is it flat and narrow or flat and broad?

Photos would really help but if you say there's no comb then it's unlikely to be a cockeral unless something changes very quickly.

Photos needed to confirm.

Hmm I think I haven't felt the head that closely. By comb I was thinking a featherless red blob on the head. She's a Silkie so doesn't have that.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

@AlleysChicks

 

[My 3 chix]

I'll try to get closer pics tomorrow

 

[chickendreams24]

Okay
Yes it sounds like you are thinking of a red single or rose comb which silkies do not have.

Silkies have a mulberry comb and it is either melanistic(black like their skin) or a deep purple. Some silkie colors it's harder to get a deep colored comb so some may be more or less red.

Also some hatchery silkies have the wrong comb shape and may have a single comb.

Silkies' combs also do not have feathers on them but you may have to part the crest on their faces to see the comb. Silkies also come bearded and unbearded meaning there may not be any visible wattles(or very tiny ones) even at maturity.

Henrietta is bearded so you can not sex her/him by their wattles.

 

[drumstick diva]

Silkies are one of the most difficult breeds to sex early. Generally 4-5 mos. of age is a good time though sometimes you don't know positively until they lay or crow.