Rooster or Hen?

chickenlady02

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Hey guys. I'm new to this forum and new to silkies. I have 3 silkie chickens and aren't sure whether they r hens or roosters. I've been looking at a fair few photos and stil aren't 100% sure. They r just over 4 weeks old. So they still might be a little young to tell. Here r some photos of them. Would be much appreciated if u guys could help, thanks

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Sorry, I haven't had any experience with silkies so I'm not able to help.
Best wishes for you and your beautiful birds!!
 
I'm also not too familiar with silkies, but I think they may be to young to tell. But I don't know maybe someone else could help. Good luck! :)
 
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I don't have experience with Silkies but from what others have said, they can be difficult to sex until they are quite a bit older (and sometimes not until they either crow or lay an egg). You could try posting clear, close-up, full figure photos of them here to see what others have to say:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/15/what-breed-or-gender-is-this

Best of luck!
 
My gut says Black and buff are hens n white is a roo... but you won't be able to tell until almost 8 weeks and beyond...
 

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