How soon can you tell between hen and rooser?

[khowell31875]

I got 5 barred rock and 3 silkies when they were 5 days old. They are now 3 weeks and I notice that 1 looks different that the rest. How do you tell there sex?

 

[steffpeck]

Barred Rocks have spots on their heads that can tell you the sex of them, also the coloring is different on them. I believe a smaller, more compact spot on its head indicates hen and a larger more sparse spot is a roo. Also, I think the roos are darker than the hens, not positive on this one though. Silkies, they are really hard to sex until they are older. I have 14 week old silkies, and I thought I had 1 roo and 2 hens, the one roo became fairly evident at about 6-7 weeks, but just this last week or so I have discovered that I actually have 2 roo's and 1 hen.

 

[cjeanean]

Usually at 3 to five weeks depending on the chicken and/or breed. Post pics and we'll give it a shot!

 

[Hangin Wit My Peeps]

wow I didn't know both male and female had spots on their heads with barred rocks. I thought it was only the female! I hope the one I gave away as a girl is really a girl! Anyway, I can tell pretty early with mine. They are two weeks old now and I can see the difference already. It's easier when you have both sexes to compare to that's for sure! Good luck!