Sexing silkies

HuffleClaw

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Okay so these silkies are 6-7 weeks old. All are bearded though Clementine was picked on so it’s hard to tell. I understand if they are too young as I know they can be difficult to sex.
What do you think?

Marigold (Murphy if a male)
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Clementine (Cameron if male)
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Honey (Haeden if male)
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What are some ‘giveaways’? Like how can I tell?
There is some bias in regards to sexing chicks, but I'll tell ya my (what I find foolproof) sexing method:

Marigold appears to be a cockerel because the walnut comb is a bit too developed for a silkie that age. Even though it is still pretty small, my females don't grow them until they are around 3-4 months. Also, he/she has a more spikier and developed crest than Clementine.

Honey carries the same features, but gives me more of a rooster possibility in that she has the male stance

Like I mentioned, few people believe these methods are true, but I've been 80% correct on my property :p
 
There is some bias in regards to sexing chicks, but I'll tell ya my (what I find foolproof) sexing method:

Marigold appears to be a cockerel because the walnut comb is a bit too developed for a silkie that age. Even though it is still pretty small, my females don't grow them until they are around 3-4 months. Also, he/she has a more spikier and developed crest than Clementine.

Honey carries the same features, but gives me more of a rooster possibility in that she has the male stance

Like I mentioned, few people believe these methods are true, but I've been 80% correct on my property :p
Thank you! That was very helpful!! :D
 

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