Silkies 12 weeks old

[emilyenorris]

This are my first chicks. I have researched hens vs roos for silkies and am as confused as when I started. I understand it can be very difficult to tell on silkies. Give me a guess. It is driving me crazy! I have 4 all the same age approximately 12 weeks. Thanks for the help.

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#2
this is my handicapped peep. scissor beak, but doing fine

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#4

 

[AlleysChicks]

#4 is a boy. I can’t see the combs well enough on the others.

 

[msiler]

#4 looks like a boy... and maybe #1 as well. Do you have any clear close ups of their faces? That's the best way I have found in the past.

 

[emilyenorris]

Turned out #2 and #4 are roosters. You never know with silkies. Thanks for all the help.

 

[TashaFrancois]

This are my first chicks. I have researched hens vs roos for silkies and am as confused as when I started. I understand it can be very difficult to tell on silkies. Give me a guess. It is driving me crazy! I have 4 all the same age approximately 12 weeks. Thanks for the help.

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I didn’t know until 10 and 12 months. When I got eggs. Silkies are a long wait. But amazing creatures who enjoy a good snuggle.