Silkies gender?

[lori_smith99]

I have 2 Silkies, same farm, same "hatch" so they are supposed to be the same age. They are Bantams. One is much fluffier and very much more sassy. Name is Sassy as such lol. One just looks different as far as the fluff and the beak goes. They are both 6-7 weeks old. I know that it is not easy at this age to sex but I wondered if anyone had a guess? Just curious if I am thinking the right direction

 

[homeschoolin momma]

You are right in that it is too young. 14 weeks is more like it and even then can be tricky.

But if I were to guess, I'd say the darker one looks female and the grey one male. That one has a more pronounced hump that could be the comb starting to show.

 

[lori_smith99]

You are right in that it is too young. 14 weeks is more like it and even then can be tricky.

But if I were to guess, I'd say the darker one looks female and the grey one male. That one has a more pronounced hump that could be the comb starting to show.

That's what i was thinking too. They are so hard to tell but it is always fun guessing. TY!

 

[Shabby Chic-Hens]

@Overo Mare might know, she's the queen of chicken sexing.

 

[Cloverr39]

Too young, but if I had to guess I'd say the darker one is a pullet. I'm unsure on the lighter.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Agree with others that are too young to tell. But it does appear that you have a pair.