Sep 2, 2013 #11 Veer67 Crowing 9 Years Jul 2, 2013 3,613 182 251 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 Aug 22, 2013 122 10 73 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 Jul 24, 2013 681 25 108 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 9 Years Jul 2, 2013 3,613 182 251 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 Mar 15, 2012 913 47 206 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 Aug 22, 2013 122 10 73 NS, Canada Thanks everyone! I agree, but had to convince Hubby that it was. He's so sweet too!