silkie sexing

[NickyKnack]

Thank you so very much. I just wanted to get an objective opinion.

 

[urbanchickFL]

Ouch! I was hoping that was not the case.. They are so lovable and sweet but we are not allowed roos here

 

[urbanchickFL]

Ouch! I was hoping that was not the case.. They are so lovable and sweet but we are not allowed roos here

I would guess you have two roos!

I would love some help figuring out the sex of these two cuties. We just got them yesterday and are already in love Thanks!
1st cutie





2nd cutie

 

[JessicaThistle]

Ouch! I was hoping that was not the case.. They are so lovable and sweet but we are not allowed roos here

I wouldn't get rid of them yet if I were you. These guys look very young. Maybe it's too early. Fingers crossed!

 

[Caitlin_VT]

They both look like cockerels - larger combs, swept-back crests.

 

[AnneInTheBurbs]

Hello! Just got my first batch of Silkies. Previous owner said they were about 20 weeks old. Do you think the larger buff one is a Roo? I hope not, that means I can't keep him. Any other opinions are welcome too! I will try to get better pics later, but they are not socialized and won't come near me yet.

 

[nayeli]

Hello! Just got my first batch of Silkies. Previous owner said they were about 20 weeks old. Do you think the larger buff one is a Roo? I hope not, that means I can't keep him. Any other opinions are welcome too! I will try to get better pics later, but they are not socialized and won't come near me yet.

If he is you should know in the morning! Mine were crowing well before 20 weeks!

 

[Zgm12]

Hello! Just got my first batch of Silkies. Previous owner said they were about 20 weeks old. Do you think the larger buff one is a Roo? I hope not, that means I can't keep him. Any other opinions are welcome too! I will try to get better pics later, but they are not socialized and won't come near me yet.

The others all look like hens to me, but it is a little hard to tell since the pictures aren't close. The buff looks like a rooster, but it also could be the top hen, or leader of the group. There is always a "top hen" in a group of hens so maybe that is why she is standing so upright. If they have a large comb or streamers coming out of their head then that means they are a rooster. Post some more pictures of the Buff's comb and body so we can see him/her better. Good luck with your new silkies!

 

[AnneInTheBurbs]

If he is you should know in the morning! Mine were crowing well before 20 weeks!

The others all look like hens to me, but it is a little hard to tell since the pictures aren't close. The buff looks like a rooster, but it also could be the top hen, or leader of the group. There is always a "top hen" in a group of hens so maybe that is why she is standing so upright. If they have a large comb or streamers coming out of their head then that means they are a rooster. Post some more pictures of the Buff's comb and body so we can see him/her better. Good luck with your new silkies!

No crowing yet, thankfully. I am just suspect because it is quite a bit bigger than the others and I thought I saw a streamer. Here are some slightly better pics.

I will have to wrangle it this afternoon and snag a close up. Thanks for the help!

 

[Zgm12]

No crowing yet, thankfully. I am just suspect because it is quite a bit bigger than the others and I thought I saw a streamer. Here are some slightly better pics.

I will have to wrangle it this afternoon and snag a close up. Thanks for the help!

Sorry, I think you have a rooster. If you could a clear shot of the comb that would help, but based on these photos he looks like a boy.