Dang Silkies

[BrujaMaya]

I have five silkies, not counting an older one that I'm positive is a roo. The babies are, by virtue of breed, being difficult to sex. They're close to 12 weeks now and I think I'm seeing some differentiation. Unfortunately, I'm seeing three or four cockerals, one or two pullets (depending on the day lol). Another set of eyes would be greatly appreciated!

chook 1 (the only one I'm fairly positive is female)

Chook 2, the one I keep going back and forth on

Chook 3, pretty sure a roo

Chook 4 has a lot of reddish coloring

Dust Bunny (known roo)

I need to run out and get a better picture of the last baby, but it's another reddish black one.

 

[Chikyboy]

1 and 2 look like pullets, 3 looks roo, could you get a closer pic of #4?

 

[Fluffy Lambs]

I have five silkies, not counting an older one that I'm positive is a roo. The babies are, by virtue of breed, being difficult to sex. They're close to 12 weeks now and I think I'm seeing some differentiation. Unfortunately, I'm seeing three or four cockerals, one or two pullets (depending on the day lol). Another set of eyes would be greatly appreciated! View attachment 2906374chook 1 (the only one I'm fairly positive is female)
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Chook 2, the one I keep going back and forth on
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Chook 3, pretty sure a roo
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Chook 4 has a lot of reddish coloring
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Dust Bunny (known roo)

I need to run out and get a better picture of the last baby, but it's another reddish black one.

I pretty much agree with your guesses, but catching each bird and taking some close up crest and straight on comb pictures will help. (Dust Bunny is a cockerel though.)

 

[BrujaMaya]

Alrighty, caught the last of the sunlight for some headshots. Trying to keep them in the same order as original post.

Chook 1 (probably a pullet?)

Chook 2 (kind of wild hair is throwing me off )

chook 3 (the largest of the litter, reddish, but a tiny comb?)

Chook 4 (smallest birb, biggest comb)

Chook 5 (most red of the black one's, almost non-existent comb)

So there they are! No crowing or eggs yet, but I'm hoping we're close. Also, please forgive the Animal jammies

 

[Chikyboy]

Alrighty, caught the last of the sunlight for some headshots. Trying to keep them in the same order as original post.
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Chook 1 (probably a pullet?)
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Chook 2 (kind of wild hair is throwing me off )
View attachment 2906489View attachment 2906490chook 3 (the largest of the litter, reddish, but a tiny comb?)
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Chook 4 (smallest birb, biggest comb)
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Chook 5 (most red of the black one's, almost non-existent comb)

So there they are! No crowing or eggs yet, but I'm hoping we're close. Also, please forgive the Animal jammies

In silkies, being reddish has nothing to do with gender

 

[Chikyboy]

Alrighty, caught the last of the sunlight for some headshots. Trying to keep them in the same order as original post.
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Chook 1 (probably a pullet?)
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Chook 2 (kind of wild hair is throwing me off )
View attachment 2906489View attachment 2906490chook 3 (the largest of the litter, reddish, but a tiny comb?)
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Chook 4 (smallest birb, biggest comb)
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Chook 5 (most red of the black one's, almost non-existent comb)

So there they are! No crowing or eggs yet, but I'm hoping we're close. Also, please forgive the Animal jammies

4 and 5 look like cockerels

 

[BrujaMaya]

In silkies, being reddish has nothing to do with gender

Ahh, didn't know that! It's been an early tell with my EEs

 

[Chikyboy]

Ahh, didn't know that! It's been an early tell with my EEs

I have a silkie hen that looks looks just like #5, here is a pic of her:

 

[BrujaMaya]

I have a silkie hen that looks looks just like #5, here is a pic of her:View attachment 2906509

But you think my #5 looks like a cockeral?

 

[Fluffy Lambs]

Alrighty, caught the last of the sunlight for some headshots. Trying to keep them in the same order as original post.
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Chook 1 (probably a pullet?)
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Chook 2 (kind of wild hair is throwing me off )
View attachment 2906489View attachment 2906490chook 3 (the largest of the litter, reddish, but a tiny comb?)
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Chook 4 (smallest birb, biggest comb)
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Chook 5 (most red of the black one's, almost non-existent comb)

So there they are! No crowing or eggs yet, but I'm hoping we're close. Also, please forgive the Animal jammies

3, 4, and possibly 5 look like cockerels.