Silkie thread!

[Adoravachick]

At what age can a chicks beak give you an idea as to what sex it is? Mine are only 2wks old and I know how difficult it can be when it comes to sexing these little beauties. Some of them appear to have "boy beaks" and some that appear to have "girl beaks". My blue chick has a total girl beak! Just curious.
I am getting the itch to hatch another dozen....

 

[Erin~TheChickenLover]

At what age can a chicks beak give you an idea as to what sex it is? Mine are only 2wks old and I know how difficult it can be when it comes to sexing these little beauties. Some of them appear to have "boy beaks" and some that appear to have "girl beaks". My blue chick has a total girl beak! Just curious.
I am getting the itch to hatch another dozen....

I'm a silkie noobie, what is the difference in a boy's beak and a girl's beak?

 

[peepblessed]

Yes, I can understand that. Thanks. The humidity wasn't high for days, it was a little high for maybe a few hours, to half a day, once really. The rest of the time it wasn't on 56% it was lower. Or so I believe based on the hygrometer and the wet bulb. Arrggh.

I'm sure it will be fine!

 

[KMHunter]

Quote: If you are like me, you will start losing sleep as soon as you see the first pip! I was exhausted by day 22! But I wanted to watch as many hatch as possible. It was so hard to watch them struggle out of the eggs. But we were talking to them and encouraging them and then clapping and cheering as soon as one would get all the way out. Very fun! I do think I am ready for my silkies to take care of business for me next year though. Fun, but too stressful! Have a great time watching!

 

[Suzierd]

I picked out my silkies today! Here's what I got

I'm pretty sure the Blue and the Partrige are girls but really don't know about the paint I'm hoping girl. We will see what do you guys think?

 

[Suzierd]

I know not the best pics for telling what sex I'll get some close ups tomorrow I wanted to give them a chance to settle in.

 

[Whittni]

Thats a BOLD paint to me.

 

[Suzierd]

Thats a BOLD paint to me. 

What's that mean?

 

[4hchickmama]

What's that mean?

I believe she just means that often a paint can look like a splash...yours has very bold paint markings. Very pretty! Congratulations on your new additions!

 

[Vyraal]

Actually no, i just bought the chick from a local CA breeder, veeeery good quality chicks.

For some reason i didnt quote, will fix later.