Silkie Gender

[Matilda Belle]

If you see any comb formation/wattles early on, you probably have a cockerel. Pullets don't tend to get any comb/wattles until they are older.

 

[Durelle]

If you see any comb formation/wattles early on, you probably have a cockerel. Pullets don't tend to get any comb/wattles until they are older.

That is what I was hoping wasn't the case. I only have one that has neither wattles or a comb. She gets picked on the most. She doesn't spar like the rest. One still hasn't developed a comb but has very small wattles. So, I have 7 possible roosters and one hen. Last time I lucked out and all 5 were hens. I did lose 2 so I might have had a rooster. Guess, I will be giving away some roosters. Thank you.

 

[Durelle]

May be my only pullet

 

[Durelle]

I ended up with one hen. 7 beautiful roosters that nearly drove me crazy with all the crowing and fighting. I gave 5 away and culled one. He attacked me every time I went in the pen. That was hard. I let my favorite go. He followed me everywhere. When he heard my voice, he found me. He went to a girl with special needs. I am now a firm believer that if a silkie shows signs of wattles at 7 to 10 weeks, you are looking at a cockerel. Thank you for all your help.

 

[cavemanrich]

I let my favorite go. He followed me everywhere. When he heard my voice, he found me. He went to a girl with special needs.