Silkie sexing

[ElimAcres]

I've got another one! This little one is about 9 weeks old. Early still for sexing a silkie but 3 out of the 4 new ones I purchased ended up being roos so I'd really like this one to be a pullet. Not feeling overly confident that it is but thought I'd see what all the experts thought.

 

[cherrynberry]

Cockerel!

 

[ElimAcres]

Cockerel!

I didn't want to hear that even though I was feeling it was. I have had nothing but cockerels this year.

 

[PippinTheChicken]

The comb looks like a pullet comb

 

[PippinTheChicken]

It looks like a pullet to me. The wattles are too small to be a roo at that age and the comb goes up in 2 parallel lines and join into a small walnut. There's still hope for this little one.
I need close ups of lower back and tail.
This thread may help: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/tips-on-sexing-silkies.1477252/

 

[ElimAcres]

The comb looks like a pullet comb

I have a feeling this one is going to keep me guessing until I get an egg or crow. Typical Silkie!

 

[ElimAcres]

It looks like a pullet to me. The wattles are too small to be a roo at that age and the comb goes up in 2 parallel lines and join into a small walnut. There's still hope for this little one.
I need close ups of lower back and tail.
This thread may help: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/tips-on-sexing-silkies.1477252/

I'll get those pics in a couple minutes. Thanks!

 

[PippinTheChicken]

Here's a quick guide to silkie sexing

MALE

• Tail feathers extend lomger than tail
• Wide U-shaped comb
• Wattle growth
• Feathers extending from crest
• Lower back feathers droop down the sides
• Neck feathers are long

FEMALE

• Round crest
• Comb is thin and goes up in 2 parallel lines and join into a small walnut
• Saddle feathers are in an upside down U shape and don't extend furtger than the tail
• Neck feathers are shorter

 

[ElimAcres]

Here are some body pics. Tried to get as many as possible.

 

[PippinTheChicken]

Looks like a pullet so far... Keep us updated