Silkie Male or Female?

[FarmGyrl]

I believe my little love is a roo but would like others opinions before I send it to its new home. I can't have roosters so I was hoping for a hen. Thanks for the help.

 

[Chicken Girl1]

I'm no Silkie expert but I'm leaning towards cockerel, though I'm probably wrong.

 

[FarmGyrl]

I'm no Silkie expert but I'm leaning towards cockerel, though I'm probably wrong.

that's my thought but I thought it was a girl, then a boy, then a girl again and now I think boy. This is the most difficult chick I have had. Hahaha

 

[donrae]

Pretty sure that's a cockerel, but I'll let the more experienced silkie folks chime in to be positive.

 

[BantamLover21]

I'm thinking cockerel, but like donrae, I'm not sure.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Judging be comb size and streamers, it appears that you have a cockerel.

 

[drumstick diva]

Possible cockerel - how old is it? Silkies are one of the most difficult breeds to sex before 4-5 mos. of age and sometimes not till they lay or crow.

You might also want to post photos on the "Silkie thread," to see what the breeders have to say.

 

[FarmGyrl]

Possible   cockerel    - how old is it?   Silkies are one of the most difficult breeds to sex before 4-5 mos. of age and sometimes not till they lay or crow.

You might also want to post photos on the "Silkie thread,"  to see what the breeders have to say. 

It is 5-6 months. Started to try and crow for a few days but has since stopped. Thanks for the info.

 

[Hholly]

My silkie roo is noticeably bigger than the girls. He stands taller and looks thicker and has waddles.He's also crowing now too. Mine are about 5 months old.
Is yours showing any of those signs?

 

[PerfectPlumage]

Cockerel.