Silkie hen or roo?

[Ledgerwood]

Hi! We lost our beloved silkie hen to a fox in the spring but loved her so much we wanted to add a silkie to our flock so we picked up a chick and s/he is now almost 10 weeks old and I’m wondering if anyone has any inclination as to whether it’s a he or she

Thanks!

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Good morning and welcome to BYC!

Her behavior among her brood flock would be a good indicator or maybe helpful clue on gender.

But at this point.. if you don't have anything behaviorally SCREAMING roo.. Yes, I'm going with her possibly being a pullet!

Boys are usually showing a hint of wattle at least even though the bearding gene inhibits size.. and she's sporting zero.

Splash is one of my favorite Silkie colors.

 

[cherrynberry]

Looks like a pullet...she is so adorable!!!!

 

[Sammi_0411]

Looks like a gal to me

 

[Ledgerwood]

Thank you for the responses, they have made me super excited!

Doesn't display any male/rooster tendencies in the flock but s/he is with another rooster so I didn't know if the other rooster was just more dominant or if she is a she

 

[Sammi_0411]

Pullets also tend to have a *globe* looking head which she has

 

[cherrynberry]

Please post more picture as she grows...I want a silkie now!

 

[Sammi_0411]

Heres my 8 week silkie mixes

 

[Ledgerwood]

Heres my 8 week silkie mixes

Loooove the one at the bottom right!

 

[LynnaePB]

Aww she is just beautiful, I love her color! She is looking pretty pullet like to me as well.