Sexing 3 Month Old Lavender Ameracuanas and Silkies

[Taylormez]

I am a new chicken owner and am trying to sex my 3 month old Lavender Ameracuanas (3) and Silkies (2). Below are their photos and a brief description of relevant characteristics. Thanks in advance for any insights!

1) Dot: suspected roo based on red comb and spunky behaviors. The most likely to pick fights, especially with #2, and gives you that side eye a lot.

2) Pecker: started off thinking this one was for sure a roo, but now I’m unsure based on the light/small comb. Used to be the most dominant but now more calm.

3) Cloud: thinking this is a pullet, but the comb is now a little red. Started off the smallest but now the biggest. Always been very calm.

4) Nugget: very small but brave with a silly personality, so I’m thinking roo. Comb also appears larger than the other silkie.

5) Noodle: the most timid of the bunch. Flaps a lot when picked up but likes to sit in your lap. Very sweet and doesn’t pick fights. Thinking pullet most confidently of the group, but I am new to this and really don’t know!

Thanks for the help!
Taylor

 

[JedJackson]

I think 2 is a pullet, 1 and 3 are cockerels. But it is a really close call. I am judging by comparison. In the next few weeks the males should become more obvious by the color and size of the combs.

I am not good at sexing Silkies. My guess is that the first is a boy, the second is a girl. But hopefully others with more experience with them will help.

 

[Egger4me]

I agree

 

[Painted Calls]

I think 2 is a pullet, 1 and 3 are cockerels. But it is a really close call. I am judging by comparison. In the next few weeks the males should become more obvious by the color and size of the combs.

Agreed!

I am not good at sexing Silkies so I can't help there.

 

[kurby22]

I agree 1 and 3 are cockerels and I think 4 probably is too. 5 is a pullet I’m not great at silkies but working on it! @LadiesAndJane is really good with Silkie genders—thoughts??

 

[LadiesAndJane]

I think 2 is a pullet, 1 and 3 are cockerels. But it is a really close call. I am judging by comparison. In the next few weeks the males should become more obvious by the color and size of the combs.

I am not good at sexing Silkies. My guess is that the first is a boy, the second is a girl. But hopefully others with more experience with them will help.

I agree 1 and 3 are cockerels and I think 4 probably is too. 5 is a pullet I’m not great at silkies but working on it! @LadiesAndJane is really good with Silkie genders—thoughts??

Agreed on all fronts, (including the Silkies).
Nugget has streamers already fairly evident and stance and behavior sounds very consistent. Noodle pictured in photo 5 appears female. Behavior also seems consistent for a Silkie. There’s always a chance it could be a late blooming cockerel but doubtful at this point.

 

[kurby22]

Agreed on all fronts, (including the Silkies).
Nugget has streamers already fairly evident and stance and behavior sounds very consistent. Noodle pictured in photo 5 appears female. Behavior also seems consistent for a Silkie. There’s always a chance it could be a late blooming cockerel but doubtful at this point.

Yay I’m getting better!