Silkie Chicks hens or Roos

[Lucyajb]

Hey guys
New Silkie owner attempting to sex my lovely 7 week old chicks. I have a suspicion that the fully white one (Lavender) and the grey one with a large comb (Nori) are roo’s. Based on behaviour.
Keen to hear what you think!
1. Name. Lavender. Fully White, large comb.
2. Name. Nori. Grey colour, large comb and is making some attempts to crow in the am
3. Name. Tahi. Grey colour, small/ no comb
4. Name; Sage. Mottled colour with lavender parts, smallest in size, very docile. Hardly any comb

 

[GravityWaves]

I think your suspicion is correct. Numbers 1 and 2 have huge combs for being 7 weeks old and are definitely boys. The last two appear to be pullets at this point, but I would wait a couple more weeks to be sure. Some are just obvious.

 

[Cooscoosmom]

Hello, I have a 7 week old Silkie chicken was wondering if anyone could tell me if she’s a hen like I think or a surprise roo! I wet the area so it could show better because if not it’s covered by her feathers and you can’t see anything!