Silkie chicks gender

[ChadMM0322]

Just got some silkie chicks. When and how will I be able to figure out the sex of them? What are some signs I should be looking for ? Thank you!

 

[Fishkeeper]

How old are they?
Pics?

 

[ChadMM0322]

How old are they?
Pics?

They are still real young. To young to even tell. One week old maybe. I’m just trying to see what I’m looking for for the future. Still new with them.

 

[HappyClucker7]

You can start to tell the difference at about 8 weeks old. Roos will have redder more developed combs and waddles than pullets. A roos tail feathers might also start to get more pointy.

 

[ChadMM0322]

You can start to tell the difference at about 8 weeks old. Roos will have redder more developed combs and waddles than pullets. A roos tail feathers might also start to get more pointy.

Alright thank you so much. Mine are only like few weeks old

 

[ChadMM0322]

I will post pictures after a few weeks these are what they are now

 

[Nagynaggles]

Silkie roos will act cocky and have a very wide gray almost black comb. Pullets tend to be quieter and less hyper if you will with a skinny comb area. Pullets hair tends to be longer and more wild looking as well.

 

[AlleysChicks]

You can tell cockerels as early as 4 weeks by their comb development. But sometimes it can take clear up until a egg or crow.

 

[ChadMM0322]

I’ll make sure I post pictures when I get back from vacation. I’m sure it will be a little more clear then. Thank you everyone