Chick colors

[amos58]

Hi,
At what age can you tell what color a chick will be? I have 9 silkie chicks 1 1/2 weeks old, some look brownish, some have a yellowish/beige color with a dark ban down their back. I don't know the parantage colors, they were mixed.
Also if they have a nice round vault at this age, would they tend to be poulets?
Thank you

 

[silkiechicken]

Vaulted skull can be girl or boy. You ahve to look for "streamers" at a few months old on the boys, or reddining combs.

They should get their adult feathers, or their "final" colors at like 3-4 months old.

 

[amos58]

Thank you Silkiechicken, I guess I have to wait a bit to find out. Your answer is very helpful.
Thank you
Diane