Silkie thread!

[Cynthia12]

Yes, looking like a boy so far..still pretty young, but that hairdo is starting to sweep back, and that's a good sized comb already.

 

[roostercantrell]

Ok this is my daughters silkie, Boots. Got his/name because the feathers on his feet are wider than the body. So she called him/her boots. I was wondering if any of you can maybe guess if you think a pullet or cockrel? I'm guessing roo but I'm hoping I am wrong. I am such a newbie with silkies I really have no clue. This any is now 5 weeks old I believe.

hate todissappoint you but i think you have a roo there he hasgot a comb and looks like small waddles i could be wrong but comparing to what my 6 week old looks like thats my humble opinion

 

[BobbieJo81]

Ok this is my daughters silkie, Boots. Got his/name because the feathers on his feet are wider than the body. So she called him/her boots. I was wondering if any of you can maybe guess if you think a pullet or cockrel? I'm guessing roo but I'm hoping I am wrong. I am such a newbie with silkies I really have no clue. This any is now 5 weeks old I believe.

It looks like a roo to me-- see the way that the featehrs on its head kinda point towards his butt? That is what a roos do and a pullets should stand straight up and look like cotton ball-- here is a pic of one of mine that looks to be close to the same age as yours and I am about 99% sure mine is a lady

 

[Fancychooklady]

Ok this is my daughters silkie, Boots. Got his/her name because the feathers on his feet are wider than the body. So she called him/her boots. I was wondering if any of you can maybe guess if you think a pullet or cockrel? I'm guessing roo but I'm hoping I am wrong. I am such a newbie with silkies I really have no clue. This Baby is now 5 weeks old I believe.

Does look a little rooish, but it's a little early to tell.

 

[kateliza]

That's what I was afraid of . Keeping him or her regardless but wanted a girl.

 

[CrazyChookLady5]

Looks like a couple of red partridge and a blue in there.
Are the blue bearded?

one blue chick Is defiantly bearded and the other two are as well, im pretty sure


heres a picture of one, you might be able to tell

 

[CrazyChookLady5]

Yes, looking like a boy so far..still pretty young, but that hairdo is starting to sweep back, and that's a good sized comb already.

X 2

 

[judy mclean]

How old are silkies before they are fully fluffed

 

[Cynthia12]

How old are silkies before they are fully fluffed

I had my last girl take as long as 7 months. I have found some are different in fluffing out..some take their sweet time, and others a puff balls before you know it, as early as 5 months, but usually, mine are around 7 months, then, if bearded, they can still beard out more after that.

 

[Fancychooklady]

one blue chick Is defiantly bearded and the other two are as well, im pretty sure heres a picture of one, you might be able to tell

My bearded are pretty obvious early on in the piece.

This little one is now jet black. I'll get a more recent pic this weekend.