Silkie, 4 weeks old - laying or crowing?

[bellium]

In the interest of full disclosure, I had this chick DNA sexed and just got the results today. It is from a batch of 6 pasty-butt, 3 day old silkies I picked up on “clearance” at TSC because I couldn’t bear to leave them there. I found homes for all but this one, and crossed my fingers that I didn’t keep a cockerel and get rid of all the pullets. I thought it would be interesting to see what the hive mind (flock mind?) thinks - and yes, I know 4 weeks is too young to sex accurately, but since I know now what this chick is, I figured some of our expert silkie keepers could flex their skills. So, is Lavender staying with my flock of hens, or finding a new home at a place that can keep roosters?

 

[Chookchicken]

His comb is really big, I’m saying cockerel.

 

[Xouie]

Pullet. Just to balance it out. The comb looks big in one shot, but not the other. And the wattles also — are they bigger on one side or is it the photo angle?

 

[bellium]

Pullet. Just to balance it out. The comb looks big in one shot, but not the other. And the wattles also — are they bigger on one side or is it the photo angle?

It seems fairly symmetrical to me - if you all need more photos before passing judgement, just let me know.

 

[TheCrochetChick]

Silky bantam chick that I have is four weeks old and does not have a comb that big.I’m saying it’s a Cockrell.

 

[MadamContrary]

I'm no expert, but I'm dying to know! Lol, I almost sprung for DNA testing on my silkies, but I just waited, glad I did all boys

 

[Mmanist]

Handsome boy

 

[TheCrochetChick]

This is my sweet sugar bear praying it’s a girl

 

[Chookchicken]

View attachment 2678957This is my sweet sugar bear praying it’s a girl

I‘m fairly sure he’s a cockerel. I suppose you could always hope

 

[bellium]

Here’s a few sunlight photos from today if they help make a determination.