Silkie Experts needed....

[JodyJo]

Hen or roo....it is 26 weeks old...still up for debate, no crowing, no eggs...

 

[PoultryQueen29]

I'm no silkie expert but it does have the swept back crest of a rooster. I don't see any huge comb or wattles like a rooster would have. The only way you can really tell is when they lay eggs or crow, but some silkie hens also crow. I would just wait.

I hope I helped!

 

[JodyJo]

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ha, gee thanks!

I know, after 26 weeks, I am thinking pullet...just because of the lack of comb, this is my first silkie to own...patience, its not like it eats a lot or anything...

 

[SilkieBantams]

Your Black Silkie is a hen since it does not crow and roosters tend to have a walnut shaped comb

 

[JodyJo]

if "she" is a she...wouldn't the roosters being trying to mount her by now? I am unfamiliar with Silkies...what age to they become mature enough for this? When should I expect any eggs, if she is a she?

 

[ChobeeChickenMommy]

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x2... I am still realatively new to Silkie, but I am pretty sure you have a hen/pullet in your hands there...

 

[foxypoproxy]

Is this a hatchery silkie or a silkie from a breeder?

If from a hatchery, i think it may be a cockerel, because i think i see a little pointy comb (normally silkies have walnut combs but hatchery silkies don't always have them)

If from a breeder i think pullet.

 

[rilly10]

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ALL Silkies should have a walnut comb. Hens are just smaller.

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

If I zoom in on the first picture I see streamers?? So I'm guessing male.

 

[rilly10]

Here is a young cockerel of mine about 5 month old...note the walnut comb starting to grow already and he is a bit younger than yours. He also already is getting streamers and has saddle feathers.

Here is an older roo (almost 1 year) you can CLEARLY see his long saddle feathers and streamers!