Silkie gender

[JFreeman]

I bought three new silkies today, they were supposed to be hens, but I think one is a cockerel. I don't know how old they are, but the lightest buff-colored is the one in question.

 

[JFreeman]

 

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[Wyandottes7]

Silkies are hard to tell, but I'm thinking pullet.

 

[Wishapup]

Very pretty colour!

I'm not convinced it's a hen. Can you get a closer picture of the top or back of its crest? How old is he/she?

 

[BantamLover21]

I'm also thinking pullet. However, Silkies are notorious for being difficult to sex until they crow or lay.

 

[Wishapup]

I'm also thinking pullet. However, Silkies are notorious for being difficult to sex until they crow or lay.

The shiny crest "streamers", if they are pronounced, are also a giveaway.

 

[JFreeman]

Thank you.

I don't have a clue how old they are... They could be anywhere around 6 months to two years, really... The guy I bought them from bought them from someone else. He didn't share whom the chickens came from... I don't have any rear shots of her (crossing fingers), and I felt along her inner legs and didn't feel any indication of spurs coming in.

 

[JFreeman]

I went out this morning and took a few more pictures. I hope I got what you were asking for.

 

[JFreeman]