Silkie pullets or roos?

[Jarc]

Our two silkies are about 5 weeks old. Can anyone guess their gender?

 

[Aunt Angus]

Silkies are so hard to determine the sex of! I thought for sure one of mine was a cockerel - had thick legs, wider beak, developed comb, streamer-like feathers - until she laid an egg.

Close up pics of their individual heads may help folks figure it out.

 

[Jarc]

Tell me about it! I have difficulty telling adults silkies apart, let alone chicks. Have added a close up to original post, which might be more helpful?

 

[Aunt Angus]

I can't even hazard a guess, but they sure are cute!!! I wish I could be of help, but Imma have to pass on this and hope someone with better knowledge chimes in.

 

[Matilda Belle]

Too young to make any kind of educated guess. Update pics in 2-3 months.

 

[Jarc]

Lol I thought so. Thanks, will post new pics in a few months

 

[raeanne]

I’m waaay new to this but at first look the first pic looks like left one has a rooster tall stance and a fluffier top head and the one on the right has a more hen like posture - and a smaller top head. Curious if it turns out to be so! Tell them the shops are back open and see if one grabs her purse and runs for the door !