Silkie male or female?!

[SRC87]

This 5 month old fluff has me totally stumped! Acts nothing like my other roo but I just can't tell!?? Any thoughts?

 

[Lauren Kim]

I'm not great with Silkies, but I read this article a long time ago:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...s-pictures-and-tips-updated-july-5-12.609085/
It really helps, so I definitely recommend it!

 

[FishMtFarm]

Looks like a female to me. If it's 5 months old, there would be some kind of rooster comb on it. Plus I don't see long hackle feathers on the neck.

 

[FishMtFarm]

Do you have pics of your roo for comparison?

 

[SRC87]

I'm not great with Silkies, but I read this article a long time ago:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...s-pictures-and-tips-updated-july-5-12.609085/
It really helps, so I definitely recommend it!

This is great!!! Thank you!!!!!

 

[SRC87]

Do you have pics of your roo for comparison?

Here he is with his "frosted tips" lol! And my buff fluff doesn't walk like my roo does and there is no comb on my buff at all still?!!

 

[FishMtFarm]

Yeah I'd say your buff is definately a female.

 

[SRC87]

Yeah I'd say your buff is definately a female.

Fingers crossed for breeding purposes!!!

 

[drumstick diva]

Would you please post a photo of your buff, facing forward with crest pulled back to show extent of comb. Yes, it does have a comb, but, can't see all of it from your photos.

 

[SRC87]

Would you please post a photo of your buff, facing forward with crest pulled back to show extent of comb. Yes, it does have a comb, but, can't see all of it from your photos.

This is it... there isn't anything there lol