Sexing 4 month old silkie

[Calbear637]

I just bought a 4 month old silkie today and read much research about characteristics of male and female silkies. Based on what I’ve seen so far and my own examination, I’m hoping we received a hen. We can’t keep roosters in our area and just wanted to see if others think this chicken we received is also a hen. Thanks in advance for your time.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Welcome to BYC! Looks like a pullet (young hen less then a year old). She is a little cutie!

 

[Calbear637]

Awesome. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Definitely a cute silkie and very docile.

 

[Onechicktwochickthree]

Beautiful, looks just like mine except for the life of me we still can't confirm the gender.

 

[Calbear637]

Yes, I see the similarities. How old is your silkie? It can definitely be a waiting game for the first egg or crow from these beautiful birds.

 

[HuffleClaw]

Pullet

 

[HuffleClaw]

Beautiful, looks just like mine except for the life of me we still can't confirm the gender.

Pullet

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Silkies start to lay on average between 7-9 months of age. My 6 month olds are not even close!

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Welcome to BYC! She looks like a young lady to me.

 

[Onechicktwochickthree]

Yes, I see the similarities. How old is your silkie? It can definitely be a waiting game for the first egg or crow from these beautiful birds.

S/he is approximately 5 months. I believed for so long pullet, but got a few moments where it was hard to tell. I'm just waiting to see now lol