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[Bushastead]

WELCOME! I'm a huge fan of Silikes. View attachment 1883309

Yours are beautiful!!
At what age are they fully feathered like that?!

 

[Cynthia12]

Thank you. Birds from my past. I used to hatch them all the time. They are looking pretty nice by the time they are 4 months. They fill out more by 6 months. These are ..bearded..silkies.

 

[Bushastead]

Thank you. Birds from my past. I used to hatch them all the time. They are looking pretty nice by the time they are 4 months. They fill out more by 6 months. These are ..bearded..silkies.

At what age do you truly know if they are male or female?

 

[drumstick diva]

Sometimes NOT till they crow or lay eggs.

 

[Bushastead]

Sometimes NOT till they crow or lay eggs.

Ok, thats good to know. I posted pictures and people are saying i have all roosters and they are only 7 weeks old i think. That gives me hope lol

 

[Cynthia12]

At what age do you truly know if they are male or female?

Yes, they are tough to figure out. lol...I can usually tell by the 4th month. They start turning that purple/ pink color in their beaks, plus.... usually, the boys have a much wider beak. Plus, those feet can let you know. Bigger, thick feet.