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Pullets Or Cockerels Please Help

Discussion in 'What Breed Or Gender is This?' started by horseshoecreekranch, May 19, 2010.

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  1. May 19, 2010 #1
    horseshoecreekranch

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    Hi I need some help with sexing two of our 3 month old silkies. Im thinking Silkie A is a Roo and have no idea on Silkie B. Any suggestions???



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    Last edited: May 20, 2010
  2. May 20, 2010 #2
    bethandjoeync

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    not sure, but they are sure cute! I think when it comes to silkies you have to wait for a crow or an egg to be for sure. but hey you are almost there, just give it a little more time
     
  3. May 21, 2010 #3
    shelleyd2008

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    Supposedly, an experienced silkie person can tell most of the time by the size and shape of the comb and the feathers on the back of the head. They do eventually develop 'streamers' on the backs of their heads if they are male. However, I am far from being an experienced silkie person, but they sure are nice! Where did you get them?
     
  4. May 21, 2010 #4
    missred871

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    lol they look as if they dont have eyes...too funny....no idea on the sexes tho I dont have silkies.
     
  5. May 21, 2010 #5
    tuesdays chicks

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    haven't got a clue but I can't decide if they are the cutest little things or funniest looking things:lol:
     
  6. May 21, 2010 #6
    georgialee

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    B definitely looks like a pullet to me. A does too except that I noticed what looks like the start of streamers on the back of the head, so I have no idea, lol! Hopefully someone comes along with a bit more experince with silkies.
     
    Last edited: May 21, 2010
  7. May 23, 2010 #7
    horseshoecreekranch

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    Thank so much everybody!!!!
     

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