Silkie Roo or Hen!

[missychicky]

Hey yall! I'm considering buying this pretty lil girl as a PULLET Seller says they're between 5 and 6 months, whaddya think?

 

[Chookchicken]

I’d say looking at the wattles and comb she is a pullet.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Looks more like a 4 month old pullet, unless she's extra slow to mature like my girl who turns 7 months next month. Her half sister started laying at 5 months old.

 

[Egg Snatcher]

Pullet!

 

[JustAChickenLoverOverHere]

Beautiful pullet you have on your hands.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Agree, this sweet silkie is a pullet.

 

[EmmaRainboe]

Pullet. She's gorgeous.

I assume you're not, but just incase you are planning to show her just be aware she has a single comb. Silkies should have walnut. But if you just want her for an adorable pet or broody that shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Sammi_0411]

Pullet x

 

[missychicky]

Pullet. She's gorgeous.

I assume you're not, but just incase you are planning to show her just be aware she has a single comb. Silkies should have walnut. But if you just want her for an adorable pet or broody that shouldn't be a problem.

Thank you for the insight! You are right, I am only looking for a sweet pet rather than show quality. Out of curiosity, how would you rate her genetics though? I am buying her to brood my partridge silkie roo's chicks and he has problems with ingrown feathers and feather cysts on his feet. Do you think the chicks will be healthy?

 

[missychicky]

Looks more like a 4 month old pullet, unless she's extra slow to mature like my girl who turns 7 months next month. Her half sister started laying at 5 months old.

Wow! Was that girl a silkie? I hear they generally start laying at 7-9 months.