Silkie....cockerel or hen? That is the question...

[klschick1984]

I have two silkies, one bigger than the other and I wanna say it's a rooster, just by its demeanor. I know they are difficult to sex, just curious if my inkling is right.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

my guess is a cockerel. Lots of streamers. May have to wait to see if it lays or crows. Silkies are infamous for being difficult to sex.

 

[SavyNic]

It looks like a cockerel to me! I see the streamers on the head, and the posture is looking pretty upright! That chest is puffed out! Females usually walk more horizontally. I'll try to get a picture of mine for reference

 

[SavyNic]

Okay here is my 4 m/o silkie Becky! See how she isn't as upright? And her feathers on her head are rounded out with no streamers! Also watch to see if a comb and wattles form... females don't have them!

 

[Matilda Belle]

Boy

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

I am leaning towards pullet actually. Not confident, but that's my gut feeling

 

[HomeGardenGirl]

I'd lean boy