Silkie Breed or Gender Guesses?

[ChickNwings]

Hi! New chicken tender here. Recently got a new addition to my small flock and need some help identifying her/him. She has 5 toes, no spurs, her age may be around 16 weeks (?), black skin, blue earlobes, feathers are silkie-ish but not. Thinking she might be a bearded silkie mix but not sure. She’s still making peeping sounds. She’s getting along very well with my buff bearded silkie.

Guesses on breed or gender? TIA!

 

[ChickenWhisperer101]

Great pictures, from what your describing sounds like a pullet, but a close up of the comb area would help

 

[ChickNwings]

Great pictures, from what your describing sounds like a pullet, but a close up of the comb area would help

Good idea! I’ll try to get some shots of the comb in the AM.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Hi! New chicken tender here. Recently got a new addition to my small flock and need some help identifying her/him. She has 5 toes, no spurs, her age may be around 16 weeks (?), black skin, blue earlobes, feathers are silkie-ish but not. Thinking she might be a bearded silkie mix but not sure. She’s still making peeping sounds. She’s getting along very well with my buff bearded silkie.

Guesses on breed or gender? TIA!

This bird looks to be a satin or smooth which is a variation, though not pure Silkie can be over 90% Silkie. There are many who are trying to create this as a separate breed. It does look to be a female, I agree close-up of the comb with the crest pulled back or pushed back with your hand would be helpful.
Beautiful bird.

 

[ChickNwings]

Hi! New chicken tender here. Recently got a new addition to my small flock and need some help identifying her/him. She has 5 toes, no spurs, her age may be around 16 weeks (?), black skin, blue earlobes, feathers are silkie-ish but not. Thinking she might be a bearded silkie mix but not sure. She’s still making peeping sounds. She’s getting along very well with my buff bearded silkie.

Guesses on breed or gender? TIA!

Great pictures, from what your describing sounds like a pullet, but a close up of the comb area would help

 

[ChickNwings]

Are these comb pictures ok?

 

[ChickenWhisperer101]

Are these comb pictures ok?

Yes

@LadiesAndJane what are your ideas?

 

[LadiesAndJane]

This one is tricky! This may very well be a cockerel! Comb is getting red and some wattle formation.
Honestly I am on the fence with this one. At 16 weeks you should know soon.
As this bird is smooth feathered, saddle feathers should be evident by now (hard to tell with silkied feathers). Though often harder to see on white birds. Sorry to make you take more photos, but can you get some close ups of the saddle area? (areas just before the tail. Lift up the feathers with your hand or place some colored paper underneath if you need to, to make them stand out).

 

[ChickNwings]

This one is tricky! This may very well be a cockerel! Comb is getting red and some wattle formation.
Honestly I am on the fence with this one. At 16 weeks you should know soon.
As this bird is smooth feathered, saddle feathers should be evident by now (hard to tell with silkied feathers). Though often harder to see on white birds. Sorry to make you take more photos, but can you get some close ups of the saddle area? (areas just before the tail. Lift up the feathers with your hand or place some colored paper underneath if you need to, to make them stand out).
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[ChickNwings]

Let me know if these are good. Absolutely do not mind taking more pictures if needed. Thanks @ladiesandjane @ChickenWhisperer101