Sexing Chicks

[Painted Calls]

All chicks grow and develop at different rates, even within the same breed.

As was previously mentioned, feather/wing sexing only works on certain crosses. Don't try any wives tale methods because the best accuracy you're going to get is 50%. You could also hurt the chicks by doing these pointless things to them.

You will need to wait until 6-8 weeks and go by comb and wattles development or do DNA sexing.

 

[Amy12345]

Can you wing sex silkies soon after hatching?

 

[Fluffy Lambs]

Can you wing sex silkies soon after hatching?

Oh no. Silkies just have flappy little fuzz wings. All my girls have looked the same as my boys.

 

[Amy12345]

Has anyone tried the vent sexing on silkie chicks?

 

[Fluffy Lambs]

Has anyone tried the vent sexing on silkie chicks?

You didn't teach yourself to vent sex, right?

My feed store pays extra money for pullets, and probably 3/4 of the silkies (that have been vent sexed) are roos, if not than at least 1/2 of them are.

 

[Amy12345]

You didn't teach yourself to vent sex, right?

My feed store pays extra money for pullets, and probably 3/4 of the silkies (that have been vent sexed) are roos, if not than at least 1/2 of them are.

No I didn't there are a lot of YouTube videos on it though

 

[Painted Calls]

No I didn't there are a lot of YouTube videos on it though

There are also tons of YT videos explaining how mermaids are real. Do not try to vent sex them yourself. You will need to be patient and wait, or do DNA sexing.

 

[Amy12345]

Don't worry, I won't do it I was just finding out info, wasn't sure if there are ways to find out sooner. Don't think I can get them dna sexing anywhere in Ireland

 

[PippinTheChicken]

Has anyone tried the vent sexing on silkie chicks?

My method is always comb and wattle growth. It's the most reliable in my opinion.
I usually look at face and tails.
This thread is about sexing silkies, but a lot of these methods are used on other breeds too.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/tips-on-sexing-silkies.1477252/

Here's Pippin's quick guide for silkie sexing:

MALE

• Tail feathers extend lomger than tail
• Wide U-shaped comb
• Wattle growth
• Feathers extending from crest
• Lower back feathers droop down the sides
• Neck feathers are long

FEMALE

• Round crest
• Comb is thin and goes up in 2 parallel lines and join into a small walnut
• Saddle feathers are in an upside down U shape and don't extend furtger than the tail
• Neck feathers are shorter

 

[PippinTheChicken]

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