Sexing Silkies! Any Ideas???

[stumble_n_mumble]

yup thats wing sexing. lol it is if the two rows of wings are not all the same length its a pullet. and if they are all the same length it is a cockeral

 

[AHappychick]

i was not aware that this was possible on silkies I though just a few breeds this worked with. I would be so happy if this was possible with silkies.

 

[stumble_n_mumble]

i have used it on all my birds. bantam japanese and silkies cochins. and ive been right.

 

[19hhbelgian]

Excellent explanation of wing sexing!
I knew there was a way to wing sex chicks, but it only works on certain breeds correct? Apparently silkies are included in the breeds - That's WONDERFUL to know!! Now if only I could go back in time...

I had a roo that up until he crowed, everybody thought was a girl! They are tricky buggers

 

[stumble_n_mumble]

LOL. i am not sure if the silkies are included in those breeds but mine have worked every time

 

[possumhunter]

Oh yeah! I can't wait to try this....thanks!

 

[Fluffy Chick 15]

Ok this is great info! BUT we are getting these chicks from a store, so they will probably be older than a day

 

[stumble_n_mumble]

normally can do it up to 3 days.... 1 to 2 is better but usually you can see a clear distinction.

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

I have been told that to feather sex, that has to be bred into the birds.

 

[jen5680]

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bred into the birds???