News Update in my Silkie...

[Rhodeislandsilkie]

Hey guys a few months ago I posted a thread asking about the gender of my silkie and, it turns out she was a rooster. After a few weeks, he started crowing. Now, he’s in a giant ranch roaming freely. So just wanted to let you guys know. Thanks for listening!

 

[N F C]

It's nice you found a good home for your boy!

 

[drumstick diva]

Silkies are extremely difficult to sex before 4-5 mos. of age and sometimes not till they lay or crow.

 

[Rhodeislandsilkie]

Thanks! He is really happy there!

 

[Rhodeislandsilkie]

Thanks for responding! She started crowing really loud like at 6:00 in the morning.

 

[Chickem707]

Anyone have any idea how to sex a silkie cross?

 

[Rhodeislandsilkie]

What other breed is she other than silkie?

 

[Chickem707]

What other breed is she other than silkie?

No idea, possible gold partridge Brahma?

 

[Rhodeislandsilkie]

Well, for my silkie I checked its comb and waddle production. If, the chicken’s comb is kind of fat and it’s like a purple or red kind of color and, if their waddled are growing fast and long, it is most likely a boy. Also, I would check the tail feathers. If they are wide and broad, she is probably a hen. If they are large and curved, he is probably a rooster.

 

[Rhodeislandsilkie]

Week, I would guess by the colors, he/she might be a hen. She/he has the colors of a Gold Partridge Brahama hen. The roosters are bright red green and orange. So, she might be a hen. Either way, she/he is a very pretty chicken!