Silkie sexing!

[aachenault2]

Ok guys, I'm new to this! I got these 2 "girls" last weekend... 5 month old silkies... The guy we got them from brought his roo who is the same age to show that these 2 are in fact hens... Welll today I noticed one of my girls have sprouted a comb and waddles! What is everyone's option as to what these babies are?

 

[aachenault2]

 

[silkiecuddles]

Really leaning towards pullet, for both of them. Can you post a full body pic of the first one?

 

[aachenault2]

The one laying down... That's the only one I have

 

[silkiecuddles]

Gosh they look so similar. Those wattles are so big If they're five months, then expect either an egg or crowing from it within a month
They're both pretty birds.

 

[aachenault2]

Thank you! I'm really worried if it is a rooster he will over breed her since we just have the 2

 

[silkiecuddles]

Thank you! I'm really worried if it is a rooster he will over breed her since we just have the 2

If he is a cock, just keep a close eye on her.

 

[aachenault2]

It's funny because out of the 2 the one that I know is a female is the one who "rules the roost"

 

[drumstick diva]

some roos are just not cut out for the job

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

They're non bearded. If they were cockerels, I'd expect their combs and wattles to be bigger, especially on the one with the (improper) single comb. I dont see any streamers either. I think they're both pullets