Sep 2, 2013 #11 Veer67 Crowing 12 Years Joined Jul 2, 2013 Messages 3,613 Reaction score 183 Points 301 Location Together with the flock https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/609085/sexing-your-silkies-pictures-and-tips-updated-july-5-12
Sep 2, 2013 Thread starter #12 silkiefluff Chirping 6 Years Joined Aug 22, 2013 Messages 122 Reaction score 10 Points 73 Location NS, Canada These pictures aren't great, but you get the idea.. One is next to my dark buff rooster, who isn't that much older.
These pictures aren't great, but you get the idea.. One is next to my dark buff rooster, who isn't that much older.
Sep 2, 2013 #13 buttercup95 Songster 6 Years Joined Jul 24, 2013 Messages 681 Reaction score 25 Points 108 Location Northern Cali Well I must resign I wish for you that it was a hen, but it does indeed look like a rooster to me. You could always be certain by waiting for him to crow he should be trying to crow any time now
Well I must resign I wish for you that it was a hen, but it does indeed look like a rooster to me. You could always be certain by waiting for him to crow he should be trying to crow any time now
Sep 2, 2013 #14 Veer67 Crowing 12 Years Joined Jul 2, 2013 Messages 3,613 Reaction score 183 Points 301 Location Together with the flock Yep, your silkie still looks like a rooster I can see hackle-like feathers on his neck.
Sep 3, 2013 #15 Tricoglossus Songster 11 Years Joined Mar 15, 2012 Messages 913 Reaction score 47 Points 206 Location Perth, Western Australia He does look like a boy. However I'm surprised how small his wattles are for his age.
Sep 3, 2013 Thread starter #16 silkiefluff Chirping 6 Years Joined Aug 22, 2013 Messages 122 Reaction score 10 Points 73 Location NS, Canada Thanks everyone! I agree, but had to convince Hubby that it was. He's so sweet too!