New Smooth Silkie Pullet ... Hen or Roo?

[Chiboo]

I'm afraid to even ask, because I fear the answer is roo and we will have to re-home my favorite chicken! I've just read too many things to tell ... plus, being new to this, is it harder when they are a "mixed" breed?

 

[JedJackson]

Unfortunately, that is a definite cockerel. It sure is pretty.

 

[Chiboo]

Unfortunately, that is a definite cockerel. It sure is pretty.

NOOOOOOOOO! Boooooo :'( But thank you for tearing off the Band-Aid, JedJackson! He's the prettiest.

 

[JedJackson]

NOOOOOOOOO! Boooooo :'( But thank you for tearing off the Band-Aid, JedJackson! He's the prettiest.

He is really pretty. And at first glance I thought you had a pullet. Then I noticed the little silvery pointed feathers peaking through on the lower back/saddle area and knew you had a boy. Those feathers will grow into the long, flowing saddle feathers. I'm bummed you can't keep him Wish it was better news.

 

[Chiboo]

He is really pretty. And at first glance I thought you had a pullet. Then I noticed the little silvery pointed feathers peaking through on the lower back/saddle area and knew you had a boy. Those feathers will grow into the long, flowing saddle feathers. I'm bummed you can't keep him Wish it was better news.

Thank you so much! That's what really made me think he could be a boy - the long pointy feathers (and what seemed like a large comb) But I was holding out hope it may be some kind of fancy rooster looking hen. So sad to lose him!