Could I have 2 Roo’s?

[MrsAWhatley2001]

Hi Everyone! I’m hoping to get some help with my hopefully silkie hen. I only have 2 and they looked completely different when they were young. Now they’re coming up on 6 months old. I know Einstein is a rooster, but Shelia is beginning to look a little bit masculine. Can I get some help? Do I have 2 roosters?

Einstein clearly has saddle feathers while Sheila does not, she just has some streamers coming out in the crest area. They are supposed to be the same age. I have heard Einey crow, not Sheila.

I still think they look different but Sheila is growing some streamers from her head for sure.

Thank you to anyone who reads and/or responds.

Mrs. Amber Whatley

 

[alpacasandchicks78]

Hi Everyone! I’m hoping to get some help with my hopefully silkie hen. I only have 2 and they looked completely different when they were young. Now they’re coming up on 6 months old. I know Einstein is a rooster, but Shelia is beginning to look a little bit masculine. Can I get some help? Do I have 2 roosters? View attachment 3158872

Einstein clearly has saddle feathers while Sheila does not, she just has some streamers coming out in the crest area. They are supposed to be the same age. I have heard Einey crow, not Sheila. View attachment 3158881
I still think they look different but Sheila is growing some streamers from her head for sure.

Thank you to anyone who reads and/or responds.

Mrs. Amber Whatley

I'm not sure but I'm definitely watching this thread. I have eight week old silkies.

 

[pekin queen]

cockerels

 

[GravityWaves]

Sheila has an awfully big comb and looks more like a male stance to me, I say cockerel. Some lower ranking or submissive cockerels could take up to a year or so to finally find their voice.

 

[MrsAWhatley2001]

cockerels

Thank you! I was afraid of that. Einstein has a mighty crow and I have yet to hear Sheila (Shane) crow. But like they were saying below, Einstein is definitely the alpha.