Did I get roos?

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I got 3 Silkies & a Cochin, b/c I'm addicted. They were pitiful, covered in lice. This is after the saltwater, then Dr. Bronner's, then blow dried.

Thanks to the valuable information here!!

Before I get too attached, since I can't really have roosters, these are the 2 that I think probably are. Both about 4-5 weeks old. Above is a Buff Silkie, and below a Cochin. Thoughts? Thanks in advance.

Sorry about the pictures-let me know if more are needed. After the ordeal, wanted to take the pictures and leave them alone for a minute.

 

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Bump?

 

[Lanissa86]

Cochin is a girl, I have some about that age and the Roo's have VERY red combs and wattles and my girls look like yours.

The Silkie may still be too young. I had a boy that started out like yours though, so with the wattle development already and not that big of a crest, I would lean more towards a Roo on your Buff silkie.

 

[jenni2142]

My black silkie roo started out looking like that. He is now 13-14 weeks old and crowing, it is not loud and sounds more like laughing. He is a cuddly, wonderful housechicken.

 

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Thanks so much!

My husband said the buff had "that look in his eyes"!

Well, at least I was right in thinking about the buff silkie - I'm going to get them healthy (see my post on Broken Leg in Emergencies about their lice) and then I'll have to find the buff a good home. Just wouldn't feel right trying to get him a new home if he wasn't 100%.
If I didn't already have 2 dogs and a cat that stay inside, plus my 2 1/2 yo and 3 mo old, I'd consider keeping him indoors. But for now, it's heck to pay to anyone or anything that wakes the baby! (He's got reflux)

Thank you about the Cochin. She is sooo sweet, really of the 4, the one that seems to be so grateful. I am really glad she's seeming to be a female. I really hope the other 2 Silkies pull through so once they get a little bigger, I can find out your thoughts on them. I'm already thinking if I can find another Cochin since I'll be losing the buff...But first I need to get the ones I have well!