Sexing 9 week old silkies/frizzle! Your guess is as good as mine!

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Feb 22, 2022
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Any guesses on sex? :)

These cuties are 9 weeks old and I’ve got 1 confirmed cockerel. He’s crowing and TOTALLY has the demeanour of a ‘tough guy’ rooster. Any guesses as to the other 3? These are my first ever chickens, so guess away! Pics included are from today - 9 weeks and about 6 weeks I think.

1. Partridge Frizzle (?) pullet (?)

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2. White pullet (?)

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3. Buff/porcelain (???) pullet (?) – my favourite.

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4. And finally… blue splash/silver partridge ????) cockerel (confirmed - he’s crowing!)

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Any guesses on sex? :)

These cuties are 9 weeks old and I’ve got 1 confirmed cockerel. He’s crowing and TOTALLY has the demeanour of a ‘tough guy’ rooster. Any guesses as to the other 3? These are my first ever chickens, so guess away! Pics included are from today - 9 weeks and about 6 weeks I think.

1. Partridge Frizzle (?) pullet (?)

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2. White pullet (?)

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3. Buff/porcelain (???) pullet (?) – my favourite.

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4. And finally… blue splash/silver partridge ????) cockerel (confirmed - he’s crowing!)

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So far I think that you are correct on your guesses! I don't see any streamers on 1-3 compared to 4 who has streamers. (In case you don't know, streamers are long feathers that silkie roosters get on their crest).
 
Any guesses on sex? :)

These cuties are 9 weeks old and I’ve got 1 confirmed cockerel. He’s crowing and TOTALLY has the demeanour of a ‘tough guy’ rooster. Any guesses as to the other 3? These are my first ever chickens, so guess away! Pics included are from today - 9 weeks and about 6 weeks I think.

1. Partridge Frizzle (?) pullet (?)

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2. White pullet (?)

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3. Buff/porcelain (???) pullet (?) – my favourite.

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4. And finally… blue splash/silver partridge ????) cockerel (confirmed - he’s crowing!)

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Thanks for the tag.😊 It is too early to be certain (except for your crowing youngster). I am in general agreement with your guesses. You have some lovely chicks.😍
Combs are your best indicator at this age, but can still be tricky.
Too early for streamers in my experience. Unevenness in the crest at this age is not gender specific. I have many pullets this young that look like they have streamers, when it is just the crest filling in. 😊
 

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