DO I HAVE 3 SILKIE ROOS?

[Georgia Nana]

Hi, I am new to Silkies, and bought 3 one day old babies this spring. No one has crowed, nor has anybody laid an egg, but I know by his stance and attitude that one is a rooster. The trouble is, I think the others are, too! Their combs look just alike...wide, maroon, protruding and almond shaped. Please see if you can tell by these pictures what you think!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

That's what it look like.....

 

[TiaRC]

Its hard to say considering most silkies won't lay til they are a year old. But it looks like they are past due on crowing if they are roos. I guess only time will tell. I have a white pullet silkie that never laid but was broody for my buffs eggs. Lol

 

[Chickenclucker]

the one in the back looks like my silkie roo but the cant really tell the others because the pics not that great...can you get some of their comb?

 

[Georgia Nana]

Wow, thanks! I didn't realize that the pullets were so late in laying! I will try to get better pictures. They DO NOT like to be caught, but I'll see what I can do!
Thanks again!

 

[Georgia Nana]

Here are pictures of my littlest one...if it is a roo, then both the others definitely are! Your input is certainly appreciated!

 

[Chickenclucker]

Thanks for grabbing more pics... I'm not seeing any redness on the comb so could be a pullet after all!! the one in the back makes me think its a rooster because the tail feathers are kind of pointing out and down. how old are they now

 

[Georgia Nana]

I am just too anxious, I guess! They are 3 1/2 months old. Being an avid reader of this site, and lately the Silkie threads in particular, I saw pictures of younger babies being submitted for sexing, and thought, "why not?" I am not in any hurry, but "inquiring minds need to know!" Thank you for your input. I learn so very much from these posts!