Silkie roo?

[LiizardWiitch]

Only about 8 weeks old ( i know its early to sex silkies) but there's no way this is a pullet right? I'm pretty confident it's a roo.

Was sold these as "sexed from hatchery" was told by the lady, but being silkies that's obviously never guaranteed

 

[Tookie]

100% a cockerel.

 

[Yard Farmer]

100% boy

 

[Climbingalbatross]

Probably some bantam cochin in him. Early development and red comb are big indicators.

 

[LiizardWiitch]

Just out of curiosity, why do you think he has Cochin in him?

I'm fairly certain that silkie breed standard are supposed to have black combs

 

[Climbingalbatross]

Just out of curiosity, why do you think he has Cochin in him?

I breed bantam cochin and silkie mixes (a.k.a., Satin). Plenty of APA award winning silkies include cochin genes, but they follow the required standard. It is the issue with cuckoo silkies that their skin is lighter and combs are red. The cuckoo females generally win competitions because they are darker in color. At-least 25% of the chicks from a Satin on Satin pairing will be silkied. It is a great way to add a non-standard color.

 

[Egg Snatcher]

Agree

 

[member 670114]

100% boy

Agreed as well.

 

[Holdthechicken]

He looks just like my buff cockerel!

 

[Egg Snatcher]

Probably some bantam cochin in him. Early development and red comb are big indicators.

Just out of curiosity, why do you think he has Cochin in him?