Silkie… hen?

[Jessatiel]

Hope they can refund you.

They’ll refund for sexing errors… not that it’s much solace

 

[LadiesAndJane]

They’ll refund for sexing errors… not that it’s much solace

So sorry, I know it’s hard especially once you get attached to them.

 

[Jessatiel]

Not actually sure... The price is too ridiculous for me to ever get some through them!

It was definitely pricey. I thought I was paying a premium for sure-bet hens… silly me. If you or anyone has recommendations for good hatcheries, I’d love a recommendation. These are my first hens, but won’t be my last. I’m located in CA, USA.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

It was definitely pricey. I thought I was paying a premium for sure-bet hens… silly me. If you or anyone has recommendations for good hatcheries, I’d love a recommendation. These are my first hens, but won’t be my last. I’m located in CA, USA.

There are several breeders in California that are selling guaranteed female Silkies, DNA sexed. They are quite pricey though over $100 each I believe. They have to make up for all the boys that they do not sell and have to send a test out on.

 

[Jessatiel]

Not the best photo for sexing! But from what I can tell looks to be female. When you say she was sexed do you mean she was DNA sexed?

I got some additional, hopefully more clear photos. What do you think?

 

[Jessatiel]

I do not know of any hatcheries that sex Silkies as chicks. Where did you get her?
Doubtful their accuracy would be as high as with standard breeds.
The only way to be certain with Silkies is DNA sexing and that also depends on how well you collect your sample that is sent to the laboratory.
If you want to provide a photo of Miss Banshee, close-up of her crest pushed back so that we can clearly see her comb and a good full body full side view would be helpful. She does look female in your photo above though.

I added some (hopefully) better photos… I had to hold her with one hand and the camera with the other, so I couldn’t push her head-fluff out of the way, though.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

At 5 1/2 months I would expect more male characteristics, even in Silkie! I think your odds are good this one is female and probably will be laying soon based on comb and wattle formation

 

[Jessatiel]

At 5 1/2 months I would expect more male characteristics, even in Silkie! I think your odds are good this one is female and probably will be laying soon based on comb and wattle formation

I’m so happy to hear that!! Thanks for your expertise.