Silkie chicks

[ZoomiesMom72]

Is it a fact that the smaller silkies are females? I purchased 2 babies. Same age? One has full wing feathers almost to the rear and the other has small fuzzy wings .

 

[JacinLarkwell]

Not always, especially not that age

 

[SpotTheCat]

Is it a fact that the smaller silkies are females? I purchased 2 babies. Same age? One has full wing feathers almost to the rear and the other has small fuzzy wings .

No, can you get pictures?

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Is it a fact that the smaller silkies are females? I purchased 2 babies. Same age? One has full wing feathers almost to the rear and the other has small fuzzy wings .

Photos will help. As chicks there is no significant size difference. At about three months of age the boys usually start getting bigger.

 

[ZoomiesMom72]

No, can you get pictures?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

That first white one isn't a silkie I'm thinking

 

[ZoomiesMom72]

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I attached pics if they worked .I apologize I am new to this.

Photos will help. As chicks there is no significant size difference. At about three months of age the boys usually start getting bigger.

 

[ZoomiesMom72]

That first white one isn't a silkie I'm thinking

Oh no! Even with the geatherd feet?

 

[ZoomiesMom72]

That first white one isn't a silkie I'm thinking

They were also in a brooder with sarama chicks ? If that's what they are called.They are very tiny .These weren't that small.
The black one is 2 weeks old now and I havent noticed much growth. Maybe I have a runt .

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Way too young to tell genders. The first one may be what is called a “Satin” which is a smooth feathered bird that otherwise has silkie characteristics. Does the white one have 5 toes on each foot? I recommend re-posting these little cuties when they are about eight weeks old it’ll be easier to tell, but even then silkies are difficult to gender.
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