Sexing Silkies!?

[Chicken0Boy]

How are you supposed to sex silkies? I have no idea, and they all look the same to me!

 

[LeBlackbird]

Post pictures, we can do it for you

 

[Chicken0Boy]

I dont have any yet, but they are coming in 5-8 days!!!!!! I am so excited!

 

[sonew123]

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If they are chicks no one can help you:-( Silkies cannot EVER be sexed until they are at least 4 months old and even then they can still play mind games with everyone:-( Sorry...

 

[LeBlackbird]

I can sex silkies pretty well if I get good pics

 

[sonew123]

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How old though???

 

[LeBlackbird]

2-3 months

 

[Chicken0Boy]

WOW! UI have to wait that long I dont have enough room in my coop though....what am I supposed to do?

 

[MuranoFarms]

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You could always order pullets from mypetchicken. Otherwise, it's a waiting game...sorry.