Silkie X

[Firsttimechickmom]

6 week old silkie cross, can you tell roo or pullet? I’m thinking roo for this one due to the comb size compared to others.

 

[lilmillefleur]

Looks like a cockerel to me so far, but it's still pretty young. My opinion may change if you post again in a few weeks.

 

[PrettyChickens15]

X2

 

[Firsttimechickmom]

That’s what I’m afraid of! I have 10 & at least 6 look like this one. Hope I’m wrong!

 

[ChickenLeg]

Im leaning toward male, the back seems like its starting to get those red shiny male feathers.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Looks like a cockerel.
Was the Silkie the father or the mother? What breed was the other chicken?

 

[drumstick diva]

How many toes do they have, feathered legs ?, black skin? Do any of them look like the other parent breed?

 

[Firsttimechickmom]

How many toes do they have, feathered legs ?, black skin? Do any of them look like the other parent breed?

They have feathered legs, 5 toes & black skin. They seem to be feathering like the mom, modern game bantam

 

[Firsttimechickmom]

Looks like a cockerel.
Was the Silkie the father or the mother? What breed was the other chicken?

Silkie is father, mother is modern game bantam

 

[Firsttimechickmom]

He’s definitely a roo but still my favorite little buddy. Unfortunately he has to go