Silkie Gender Opinions Please

[Pipo2668]

Hi Everybody

I have 3 Silkie chicks that are about 2 months old and I want to see if I can figure out their gender. I have heard it is hard to tell with Silkies. Photos below.

Thanks

 

[am7039]

Silkies are very tough but if you can get some clear pics of their combs it might help. The white one looks a little suspicious to me but some closer pics might help.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Hi Everybody

I have 3 Silkie chicks that are about 2 months old and I want to see if I can figure out their gender. I have heard it is hard to tell with Silkies. Photos below.
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Thanks

Congratulations on your little cuties! I do not even feel I should hazard a guess at this point. I do not see any obvious male or female features in any of these chicks. Others may say otherwise. I would recommend re-posting when they are at least three months old maybe even close to four months of age! Some boys will present themselves earlier than this by having a more raised comb and developing some Mulberry or red color in it as well. The appearance of wattles at an early age can also indicate male but Silkies are tricky as I’m sure you have read.

 

[Pipo2668]

Silkies are very tough but if you can get some clear pics of their combs it might help. The white one looks a little suspicious to me but some closer pics might help.

 

[Pipo2668]

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