Silkie experts?

[HeatherMo]

My first silkie. 4 months old. Any silkie experts who can tell me if I have a roo or hen? No crowing yet.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I'm thinking cockerel.
Can you get a better picture of the comb?

 

[HeatherKellyB]

I'm no expert but if you can get a somewhat close up pic with the bird facing the camera, that'd be helpful in looking at the crest. Sure is cute either way

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Also, is that cutie from a hatchery or breeder?

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Agree, close up photos of head in profile and “head on” showing comb would be helpful.

 

[HeatherMo]

Also, is that cutie from a hatchery or breeder?

Picked it up at family farm and home, straight run. I really wanted a silkie and hoped for a hen. I could care less if it’s a rooster but my husband doesn’t want one. So hoping for a hen. Sweet little thing.

 

[HeatherKellyB]

Picked it up at family farm and home, straight run. I really wanted a silkie and hoped for a hen. I could care less if it’s a rooster but my husband doesn’t want one. So hoping for a hen. Sweet little thing.

If it's a boy, will you be able to convince your husband to let him stay? I've got 2 boys and 2 girls. One of the boys (the one in my profile picture) is a jerk but my blue boy is the sweetest boy ever!

 

[Matilda Belle]

Agree we need close ups of the comb.