sexing Silkies

[Koitoy]

I ordered 15 Silkie chicks and they will be here in July. They come as a straight run only. They can't sex them at the hatchery because they are too small. At what age can you sex a Silkie and how can you tell the difference between a hen and a rooster?

 

[chicken4prez]

Usually you can sex them 7 weeks or 3 or 6 months. Pictures will be great if you have any!

Welcome to BYC!

 

[ChickenLover200]

Usually you can sex them 7 weeks or 3 or 6 months. Pictures will be great if you have any!

Welcome to BYC!

X2 and to add, usually the combs/wattles will be bigger on roosters and the "top hat" feathering will be different looking.

 

[Koitoy]

As soon as I get the "kids", I'll put some pics on. It won't be until July 6th. The hatchery is having a hard time keeping up with the demand of these little cuties!