*Need Help With Some Silkies...*

[Robo]

I have a few silkies and can't tell male from female. Here they are...

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

Thanks in advance!!!

 

[jason_mazzy]

so cute

 

[Robo]

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Thanks, they are the cutest thing you've ever seen after you've been looking at Cornish X's for an hour.

 

[Robo]

I heard the ones with the rounder combs might be hens, is this true?

 

[kingdr85]

#2, #4 & #6 look like males to me but it is hard to tell at this age. You should see it more once they feather out more.

 

[AshleyGray]

Hard to tell, but looks like you have a few roos. The way i tell on my silkies is that if the comb is raised and squishy feeling, prob a roo. If the comb is firmer and flat more than likely a hen. The older they get the easier it will be to tell the difference.

 

[SourRoses]

I was able to tell male from female on mine when they were little chicks.. after a lot of time studying them.
It is kinda hard to tell on yours because of the angle of the photos... looking down on their heads from a higher angle is easier. #1 is a Roo.. on the others.. the roos will seem to have a more typical fat triangle shape to the comb from above.. while the pullets will have a skinnier triangle comb from above.

 

[Robo]

I'll post better pics soon.