Silkie/Frizzle chicks

[Trisseh]

I feel like the comb in this one is growing fast... but maybe just because it’s got a single comb and the only the bird I have to compare it to has the walnut comb? Haha this one also has the beginnings of wattles coming...

And for good measure since I’m updating this guy, here’s the other too!

 

[jgehring]

They both look like cross-breeds to me. The single comb chick will be much easier and faster to sex, as it's comb will grow large pretty quickly. The walnut comb you MAY be able to tell because the white part of its come will begin to turn red if it is a rooster, but if not you'll just have to wait and see. I will definitely keep following your updates though, because I have both Silkies and Frizzle (and non Frizzle) Bantam Cochins that I've been considering cross-breeding. I'll be interested to see how your chicks mature!

 

[Trisseh]

Rut-row guys! Took this dude out to get a pic of this ridiculous crest to send to a friend, flash was on and looks to me like quite a bit of red coming through that comb and those wattles... what think you?

 

[Matilda Belle]

Rut-row guys! Took this dude out to get a pic of this ridiculous crest to send to a friend, flash was on and looks to me like quite a bit of red coming through that comb and those wattles... what think you? View attachment 2123665

Looks like a boy

 

[Trisseh]

Looks like a boy

I’ve been thinking this one is a cockerel based on behaviour as it is; but I was second guessing myself. Haha. Thanks!

wasn’t planning on keeping a cockerel but we’ll see.

 

[mandymcg05]

following the journey... new silkie mama here

 

[Trisseh]

So I think this guy is pretty obvious now, especially taking into consideration his solicitous behaviour towards Boko (the white one, which I’m fairly certain is a pullet - see her below and see if you agree!



Boko:

7-ish weeks, I think? Lol.

 

[Matilda Belle]

The white could go either way. That’s a tough one!

 

[mandymcg05]

I didn’t think they got much red!! That’s interesting!

 

[Trisseh]

The white could go either way. That’s a tough one!

I know right? Haha. Their behaviour leads me to believe that one is a pullet but you never know! I’ll update again later on.

I didn’t think they got much red!! That’s interesting!

These guys are both silkie crosses from what I can tell, so I’m assuming that’s why!