silkie sexing

[ozu]

Does anyone have pictures showing the difference between streamers and pin feathers in a crest?

I believe these are pin feathers growing out on my pullet's head. They're all pretty even with the rest of the crest and she's definitely a pullet.


(Sunflower was distressed because I took her away for single-pics |D)

Here's some streamers on my rooster, they stick out further and instead of poking straight out, they swoop out.



Oh, and here's another pullet's neck in comparison to Willow, the roo's- two pictures up.


When I was trying to sex silkies, seeing an older silkie pullet/hen's neck really helped me figure out the sex of my silkies!
Roosters' necks will feel rough and the feathers will be real long and stringy. A pullet's is soft, shorter, and push in towards each other.

 

[shmccarthy]

I know that this little guy is a rooster, but I was wondering if anyone knew what color he would be considered? I just got him today and he's a real sweetie.

Thanks!

 

[ShayBaby]

Probably too early to tell on these guys but thought I'd see if anyone has opinions anyways. They're 13 weeks old.
#1. Guessing roo since this one's comb is raising before most of the others.

#2.

#3. I'm pretty sure this is a roo just by the personality.. Is he blue?

#4. Lighter blue? Splash?

5. This one is older than the others, but I'm not sure how much older. Leaning towards pullet on this one.

6. This little partridge was the runt and is slow feathering.

 

[ozu]

Probably too early to tell on these guys but thought I'd see if anyone has opinions anyways. They're 13 weeks old.
#1. Guessing roo since this one's comb is raising before most of the others.
Rooster
#2.
Pullet- a little iffy on this one?
#3. I'm pretty sure this is a roo just by the personality.. Is he blue?
Rooster
#4. Lighter blue? Splash?
Pullet
5. This one is older than the others, but I'm not sure how much older. Leaning towards pullet on this one.
Pullet- looks just like my Gracey!
6. This little partridge was the runt and is slow feathering.
A little iffy on this one. I think a rooster because I am pretty sure female partridge silkies are supposed to have the stenciling throughout the whole feathers and males do not. Could be wrong. Not feeling very confident about this one because I'm not seeing any streamers in the head but I may see some in the neck.

I'm still pretty new at sexing silkies so my answers aren't always 100%. Pictures of them standing would help- individually and all together

 

[thomp119]

My 17 week old is starting to get waddles? Is this a boy?

 

[silly4buttons]

so what do you think ? I really don't know how old I got them in mid aug from crackly [VIDEO]

iam hoping this one a girl she so sweet and likes to sit with me

and this one chirps a a lot

this one pecks my white one and my ee hates to be pick up bumps chest with the black one runs around like it owns everything

.

 

[suebee]

I know that this little guy is a rooster, but I was wondering if anyone knew what color he would be considered? I just got him today and he's a real sweetie.

Thanks!

Looks to me like a silver partridge

 

[suebee]

My 17 week old is starting to get waddles? Is this a boy?

Can't tell from your pic but the comb seems large. That could indicate a roo but a side picture would help.

 

[suebee]

so what do you think ? I really don't know how old I got them in mid aug from crackly [VIDEO]

iam hoping this one a girl she so sweet and likes to sit with me

and this one chirps a a lot

this one pecks my white one and my ee hates to be pick up bumps chest with the black one runs around like it owns everything

.

In order, girl, boy, boy.

 

[rachel82]

Hi everyone! I've got this little guy that was bought as a bantam frizzle Cochin, but I quickly realized that was not the case. He has black skin, the extra toe, etc...would you say that he is full silkie, or only part?? And I'm also guessing that he is a he and would welcome opinions on that as well he is 21 weeks.