Silkie Tail Plumage and sexing

[HollyParks]

Looking at my 3 week old silkie mix babies and I’m noticing a difference in tail plumage and shape.

The first one is looking very rooster-like to me. The feathers are in an upside down V shape, while the second one has a very round, poofy look.

I’ll try to update this as they mature so someone else might be able to use this to sex their own.

 

[Debbie292d]

Silkies can't be sexed but by DNA or waiting it out until they are 4-5 months old. That said, since yours are mixed, that may change it up, but won't work for pure ones.