I need a silkie expert!

[Peachychicks]

So basically for the past 14 weeks I’ve gaslit myself into believing these 3 are hens. they are from a flock of 14 I hatched myself from a local farm (I already have 3 for sure roosters from this hatch) im really hoping these ones are hens. None of my chickens have laid eggs yet and 2 others are crowing. Thank you for the help!

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

A looks like he's got male-specific leakage, so I think he's a boy. B has huge wattles, so he's for sure a boy. C, I can't tell.

 

[fluffycrow]

A looks like he's got male-specific leakage, so I think he's a boy. B has huge wattles, so he's for sure a boy. C, I can't tell.

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[Peachychicks]

A looks like he's got male-specific leakage, so I think he's a boy. B has huge wattles, so he's for sure a boy. C, I can't tell.

What do you mean by “male specific leakage”

But I was worried about this lol.

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

What do you mean by “male specific leakage”

The gold on his neck and shoulders is only something males get. It's called leakage.

 

[Peachychicks]

The gold on his neck and shoulders is only something males get. It's called leakage.

Ah ok that’s what I wondered. Also the green tint to the tail feathers is a typical male sign also correct?

 

[HorseGirlAbby]

Ah ok that’s what I wondered. Also the green tint to the tail feathers is a typical male sign also correct?

Not necessarily. Black hens also have iridescence, sometimes just on their tails, sometimes all over.