It can't be this easy...7 week old Silkies(dial-up beware)

[GockeyEgg]

I really don't think this is going to be as easy as I am fooled into thinking this is right now. It can't be. I've heard how difficult it is to sex silkies until they either lay an egg or crow. I've noticed some big differences in the 5 I have though. Tell me what you think.

1. Grey Silkie named Pasty-my guess, Roo

2. Grey Silkie named Fly-my guess, Pullet

3. Red Silkie, no name yet-my guess, Roo

4. Red Silkie, no name yet-my guess, Pullet

5. Black Silkie named Elf-my guess, Pullet

 

[Gindee77]

Wow, there sure is a major difference in some of their combs and wattles!! They aren't red for the most part, but are very obvious on the ones you think are roos.

They are truly beautiful chickens tho, whatever sex they are!!

 

[Iluvmychickens]

I confer with you on the guesses. Mine looked exactly like that at that age.

 

[silkiechicken]

I think your guesses are good. It's often the hardest on birds bred for big big crests and dark dark skin. Lighter skined silkies and small crested ones you can usually see the reddening just like other birds. The ones who keep the mulberry conformation... harder, much harder.