Edward or Edwina Scissorbeak?!

[Jhawk23]

this is Edward Scissorbeak (he has a minor Scissorbeak) He? She? Is 7 months old no crowing no egg yet but I can’t seem to tell if it’s a roo or hen. His wattles and comb are small but have been *reddish* (as red as they can be with his black skin) for awhile now. Any ideas?

 

[JedJackson]

From what I can tell, the comb isn't that large. It would help to have a clear photo of it, which means moving the crest feathers out of the way. I'm going to say female for now based on the lack of a crow plus the comb. But it is often iffy with Silkies.

 

[Jhawk23]

this is Edward Scissorbeak (he has a minor Scissorbeak) He? She? Is 7 months old no crowing no egg yet but I can’t seem to tell if it’s a roo or hen. His wattles and comb are small but have been *reddish* (as red as they can be with his black skin) for awhile now. Any ideas?

From what I can tell, the comb isn't that large. It would help to have a clear photo of it, which means moving the crest feathers out of the way. I'm going to say female for now based on the lack of a crow plus the comb. But it is often iffy with Silkies.

I’m going to try and get a good picture today. I go back and forth with whether it’s a hen or roo. They really are the worst when it comes to trying to figure it out.

 

[Jhawk23]

this is Edward Scissorbeak (he has a minor Scissorbeak) He? She? Is 7 months old no crowing no egg yet but I can’t seem to tell if it’s a roo or hen. His wattles and comb are small but have been *reddish* (as red as they can be with his black skin) for awhile now. Any ideas?

From what I can tell, the comb isn't that large. It would help to have a clear photo of it, which means moving the crest feathers out of the way. I'm going to say female for now based on the lack of a crow plus the comb. But it is often iffy with Silkies.

 

[Folly's place]

I'm guessing cockerel, because of his hackle and saddle feathers. And I'm not great at figuring out Silkies, it's a best guess.
Is his beak getting worse over time? Usually it does get worse, and he (or she) shouldn't have any offspring because of this defect.
Cute though...
Mary

 

[Jhawk23]

I'm guessing cockerel, because of his hackle and saddle feathers. And I'm not great at figuring out Silkies, it's a best guess.
Is his beak getting worse over time? Usually it does get worse, and he (or she) shouldn't have any offspring because of this defect.
Cute though...
Mary

I was figuring roo as well but I’m not great at figuring it out either haha his beak is getting worse over time unfortunately. He’s still able to live life as a normal chicken so far but I keep an eye on him. He’s not going to be one of my breeders just a pretty boy to cuddle