Is my silkie a hen or rooster? Can anyone help?

[Kendraleigh2727]

Hi I recently adopted a Silkie chicken baby and I was wondering if anyone could possibly tell the gender? Rooster? Or a hen? Any suggestions are highly appreciated thank you!

 

[Tookie]

How old? I think it's a bit young to be certain but looking like a pullet so far.

 

[Yardmom]

I'm not an expert but I believe that coloring is female specific.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Appears to be a pullet.

 

[Tookie]

Thanks so much! I believe around 12 weeks I know it's early but I thought I'd give it a shot

Looks like a pullet!

 

[Kendraleigh2727]

Appears to be a pullet.

A pullet is a female right? I'm somewhat new to chickens I always wanted a silkie chicken because I heard they make great therapy pets and I was just looking on Craigslist and found someone who was looking for homes for 4 baby silkies and my heart just melted and I picked her because she stood out from the other 3, she had more of a blue/grey coloring and she layed right down on my hand when I picked her up so it was like meant to be, love at first sightShe will be a house chicken and it fits her perfectly because she's so sweet and calm and so loving she's like a lap chicken lol I just can't get enough of her? ❤❤

 

[Tookie]

A pullet is a female right?

Yes. A pullet is a female under the age of one year, once one year old they are considered hens.

 

[Kendraleigh2727]

Yes. A pullet is a female under the age of one year, once one year old they are considered hens.

Ok just making sure lol Thanks so much!☺

 

[Tookie]

Ok just making sure lol Thanks so much!☺

You're most welcome.

 

[Kendraleigh2727]

Here are some more pictures close up