Roo or Pullet Silkie??

[vidyaalfaro]

I know Silkies are hard to guess. 6.5 weeks. What do you think?

 

[Chicks in VA]

still early for silkies but i woud say pullet
@Silkie Princess

 

[Fluffy Lambs]

I know Silkies are hard to guess. 6.5 weeks. What do you think?

I'm guessing male. Could you update in 2 weeks?

 

[vidyaalfaro]

@Fluffy Lambs - yes I will update- We have named him/her Charlie

 

[preciouschick]

I know Silkies are hard to guess. 6.5 weeks. What do you think?

looks like my cockerel. mine is 3 months old, already crowing and mounting females. hope the pic helps.

 

[vidyaalfaro]

I'm guessing male. Could you update in 2 weeks?

Hi … what do you think? He or she?

 

[Fluffy Lambs]

Hi … what do you think? He or she?

Still thinking male but it doesn't have as red a comb as it could. Could you update in another 2 weeks please?

 

[vidyaalfaro]

Still thinking male but it doesn't have as red a comb as it could. Could you update in another 2 weeks please?

2 plus weeks later… I am starting to think male??? Hi

 

[LadiesAndJane]

2 plus weeks later… I am starting to think male??? Hi

Pullet IMHO.
This is a non vaulted beardless Silkie.
Appears to be hatchery quality. Crest will be small and swept back in both genders. There is no significant wattle or comb formation, which I would expect in a Silkie of this type, at this age if it were male.

Edited for clarity

 

[InterestingChickens]

Looking like a pullet at this stage in time.

Still thinking male but it doesn't have as red a comb as it could. Could you update in another 2 weeks please?

Silkies should not have red in their comb or wattles. Comb and wattles shoud be black or dark purple. With Silkies up to SOP with colour of combs and wattles this does not apply as a sexing technique.