Pullets or cockerels ?

[KateMEdens98]

Im not entirely sure if these are pullets or cockerels. We got a mixed bunch from a friend. Any help ?

 

[2ndTink]

The last two are cockerels, the black with the leakage and the lighter barred.

The barred one we will need a better photo of, we need to see the comb.

Silkies are really hard to tell, can you get better head / comb photos for us to take a guess from?

 

[Jener8or]

The last two are cockerels, the black with the leakage and the lighter barred.

The barred one we will need a better photo of, we need to see the comb.

Silkies are really hard to tell, can you get better head / comb photos for us to take a guess from?

That's what I was thinking.

 

[KateMEdens98]

Here are better pictures of their heads.

 

[SilverBirds]

The silkies are pullets. The last two are cockerels.

 

[2ndTink]

I agree with @SilverBirds

Your black silkie is a satin, and with the lack of foot feathering and light feathering on the shanks she is likely a silkie cross. She looks like my first gen silkie x a layer breed mix. They make some totally adorable chickens with a reasonable broody + brains balance. She does look to have a curved beak, you might want to start trimming this to help her keep it reasonable shaped so it hopefully won't impact her eating. If you notice any issues you can try deeper feed and water dishes.

 

[KateMEdens98]

I agree with @SilverBirds

Your black silkie is a satin, and with the lack of foot feathering and light feathering on the shanks she is likely a silkie cross. She looks like my first gen silkie x a layer breed mix. They make some totally adorable chickens with a reasonable broody + brains balance. She does look to have a curved beak, you might want to start trimming this to help her keep it reasonable shaped so it hopefully won't impact her eating. If you notice any issues you can try deeper feed and water dishes.

Thank you this is our first time having silkies of any kind and I’m very excited.