Not sure if we have 2 hens or 1 hen and 1 rooster

[Hduenner09]

How old do silkies need to be in order to tell their sex apart? We bought 2 mo. Old hens but I’m pretty sure one is a rooster. We aren’t positive however but it’s growing bigger than the other baby hen. Also if it is a rooster, what do I do? I’m not sure we are equipped to handle a rooster in the mix. But I’m sad/scared to separate them because they are very bonded and scream if I pick one up without the other. Help!!! Lol

 

[MysteryChicken]

How old do silkies need to be in order to tell their sex apart? We bought 2 mo. Old hens but I’m pretty sure one is a rooster. We aren’t positive however but it’s growing bigger than the other baby hen. Also if it is a rooster, what do I do? I’m not sure we are equipped to handle a rooster in the mix. But I’m sad/scared to separate them because they are very bonded and scream if I pick one up without the other. Help!!! Lol

Do you have pictures of them, & their combs?

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Pictures?

 

[Quaicken108]

This does sounds like a dilemma for you but unfortunately without any pictures we can’t do much.

 

[SulkyBantam]

pictures

Pictures?

pictures

X4!

 

[Hduenner09]

How old do silkies need to be in order to tell their sex apart? We bought 2 mo. Old hens but I’m pretty sure one is a rooster. We aren’t positive however but it’s growing bigger than the other baby hen. Also if it is a rooster, what do I do? I’m not sure we are equipped to handle a rooster in the mix. But I’m sad/scared to separate them because they are very bonded and scream if I pick one up without the other. Help!!! Lol

Female most likely bc she is pretty small

 

[Hduenner09]

X4!

Just posted!

 

[Hduenner09]

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Female most likely bc she is pretty small
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Last picture is possible male

 

[Hduenner09]

X4!

Just posted!

 

[Lady of McCamley]

Silkies are terribly hard to sex accurately before 4 months and often not until 6 months...or longer!

The second photo with that much comb developed (as female Silkie's never really develop comb) looks suspicious.

Silkies can be pretty chill, so if you get a male, he might be very sweet. If crowing is a problem, you might consider a crow collar. I've used them successfully.

My 2 cents.
LofMc