Silkie Hens or Roos?

[Smashley24]

They’re about 16 weeks. I’m confident that at least one is a roo (the buff). Any thoughts on the others? Sidenote: the last two pictures are the same bird and the first two pictures with the white one are also of the same bird. Those two really confused me.

 

[Tookie]

I'm no expert on Silkies, but I'm thinking the only male is the one buff.

 

[Ocho 8 Farm]

They’re about 16 weeks. I’m confident that at least one is a roo (the buff). Any thoughts on the others? Sidenote: the last two pictures are the same bird and the first two pictures with the white one are also of the same bird. Those two really confused me.

They’re about 16 weeks. I’m confident that at least one is a roo (the buff). Any thoughts on the others? Sidenote: the last two pictures are the same bird and the first two pictures with the white one are also of the same bird. Those two really confused me.

I have quite a few silkies… i have hatched and raised quite a few. Also, I spend alot of my free time observing them because I simply hate the fact that they take so long to mature and figure out their gender. In my honest opinion I feel confident that pictures 1 and 3 are boys. Without being able to see their actions and behavior I can’t say for certain, but it’s looking that way. Hopefully this helps. I’m no expert just someone who loves silkies and has a little experience.

 

[Cloverr39]

Picture 3 (buff) is a male. I'm also a bit suspicious of pictures 1 and 4.

 

[SwampPrincessChick]

The third one is definitely a cockerel, but I'm not good at sexing Silkies so I am unsure of the others.