Sexing Silkies

[Button40]

The white looks like a pullet, and the paint a cockerel

Thank you x

 

[PippinTheChicken]

Thank you x

No problem!

 

[Button40]

No problem!

I’m new to silkies so can I ask what makes you say the paint looks like a cockerel? I’m keen to learn x

 

[PippinTheChicken]

I’m new to silkies so can I ask what makes you say the paint looks like a cockerel? I’m keen to learn x

Of course. You see his comb? It's quite large and wide.

 

[Button40]

Of course. You see his comb? It's quite large and wide.

Thank you. That’s really helpful x

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

White is a pullet and I'm leaning towards paint being a cockerel because of comb and wattle development

 

[Button40]

White is a pullet and I'm leaning towards paint being a cockerel because of comb and wattle development

Thank you x

 

[Faraday40]

Anyone want to play GUESS THE GENDER? - Silkie edition!
15 weeks old hatchery quality
I brought them in for photos and baths last night.
Just trying to get opinions from a variety of people with more silkie experience than me.
Expert or not, please share your predictions.

PINK
Biggest, Leader of the 3, male-ish wider comb with slight bump
Just recently, the crest is looking very round female-ish. This is the one I always thought was male, but now unsure

PURPLE
Below is the mid sized silkie and hardest to judge. I've been flip-flopping on its gender. Much smaller than Pink, but also hasa wider comb area, that is flat. More submissive. I've The size and stance made me think female. Just yesterday, I noticed a red hue in comb. Could it be flushing from the heat / stress? Pecking or rubbing injury? Looked more red after bath.

GREEN
This one started out the same size but was a failure to thrive chick for the 1st week. Since then, it has consistently been the smallest. Always had a narrow comb- but bumpy. Almost looks like a walnut x single comb combined. This one also has a perpetually messy crest.