silkie and splash question

[squeak1387]

i am really new to these little fluffy chickens. just bought a black silkie and a white/black splash today at the swap at the TSC in ocala. i don't know too much about the breed really. one big questions is how to tell hen from rooster? any i would love any other advice about these breeds so i feel a little better about raising them.

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

Congrats on your new additions! Is there any way to post some pictures of them? That would help us determine the sex more accurately for you.

 

[squeak1387]

Yeah, I will get some up ASAP when I got feed in a few mins

 

[squeak1387]

my silkie

my splash

i also just noticed that there are green leg bands on both of them too...

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

Need whole body shots on each to try to tell; preferably profile so we can look for streamers and type. Easier to tell if they are standing up, not being held.

 

[Teresaann24]

both are pullets.

 

[squeak1387]

hopefully these pics will help a little more to pick them out. is it a cockrell or a pullet? i cant even tell by the slightest amount.

 

[Sonoran Silkies]

I'm inclined to say the parrtidge is a pullet, but the body really doesn't show as much penciling as it should for a pullet. The splash looks like a cockerel, but again, no guarantees.

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

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Agreed.

 

[squeak1387]

Can anyone maybe post a pick of a rooster and one of a hen so I can maybe see if I see the difference. Maybe if u post a pic u can point out the difference. These little birds are tricky