Pics of Cockrell vs hen Silkies/question re: tails

[chickychick7]

I just got these two 8 month old Silkies. The guy I got them from assured me they were hens. One week later the black one started crowing !
I was suspicious especially of the black one since I noticed 1) His legs were so long compared to my hen 2) His tail drooped over (and had some green sheen color in it) . Then I started really at the partridge color oneclosely and noticed his tail drooped over too so I was worried about that, sure enough he started crowing a few days after. I also noticed their clucks didn't sound like my hens, they were lower/raspier pitched. I am posting some pics so hopefully it may help someone else. The splash is my hen, see how her tail doesn't droop over ? Have you all noticed this too ? Is this always the case with the tails - straighter/shorter on hens, droop over on roos ? Thank you
cockerell (long legs, tail droops)

cockerell (tail droops)

cockerells

cockerells

cockerells

Hen (tail striaght/doesn't droop over)

Hen on left, cockerell on right

cockerell

cockerell

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Unfortunately silkie confirmation is all over the place. By 8 months most silkies should be able to be accurately sexed as they should either be laying or crowing by that age. Until either of two things happen some can keep you guessing.

 

[drumstick diva]

I like to see silkies facing forward with their crests pulled back to display full extent of comb. One of yours I see has a jumbo comb and it isn't even facing front.

 

[chickychick7]

Good point, yes both the partridge and black have big combs...I should have been more
observant before I brought them home !

 

[BantamLover21]

Unfortunately silkie confirmation is all over the place. By 8 months most silkies should be able to be accurately sexed as they should either be laying or crowing by that age. Until either of two things happen some can keep you guessing.

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