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SweetTea&Chicks said:
:welcomeNice to have you! Hope you stay for awhile!

I'd help you with sexing but I'm not good at sexing silkies. I agree with @ronott1 to keep 3.
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I love learning about them so I plan on being a lifer on here now . They are sure tough to sex. Some are obvious and others not so much. I posted photos below if you wanna give it a shot
 
Silkies are one of the most difficult breeds to sex before 4-5 mos. of age and sometimes not until they crow or lay eggs.

How old are your birds? It's also very helpful if you post photos of the bird facing front, with crest held or pulled back, to show full extent of combs. I am heading to the 'What breed, etc. thread myself.
 
drumstick diva said:
Silkies are one of the most difficult breeds to sex before 4-5 mos. of age and sometimes not until they crow or lay eggs.

How old are your birds? It's also very helpful if you post photos of the bird facing front, with crest held or pulled back, to show full extent of combs. I am heading to the 'What breed, etc. thread myself.
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Thanks, They are 3months and 2 weeks.
I have posted photos but maybe should have posted more.
I know for sure one is a girl, and I’m 90% ones a boy based on behaviour and appearance, the other two I’m pretty sure are boys as well, both have large wattles and crests, and stand up tallerand have streamers off their heads.
These guys are beardless and from what I understand it’s easier to tell with them then the bearded ones. I have posted the photos and my question in the sexing thread ☺️
 
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