SILKIES GENDERS?

[stephcraig78]

So we had a silkie hen breed with our sizzle roo. The result was a beautiful bunch of 6 chicks. Born Dec. 15-21, 2017. So about 4 1/2 months now. None have started crowing or laying which I wouldn’t expect this early. One has feathering of sizzle and 4 have silkie feathering. Then there’s one that is a total odd ball. Has slick feathering and coloring I’ve never seen before. Will work on better pics but here are a few I have of a couple days ago. Any guesses would be appreciated!! Well I see after uploading how bad those pics are. Heading out for better ones now.

 

[AlleysChicks]

I think most are pullets. In the last 2 pics there is a boy in each, may be the same bird.

 

[JABehrens]

They look nice! So far I don't see any rooster signs. Watch for "streamers" on their head poof, and a red tint to their combs.

 

[stephcraig78]

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Hope you can see better with these pics. Tried it by myself and they didn’t care for me trying to hold them still. Guess I missed the #6 one. Will see if I can pick it out and get a couple of it too. The last one #5 is the odd ball. How did I get those feathers and markings from a partridge silkie hen and partridge sizzle rooster??!? Anyways shoot me your ideas about what I may have. Thanks for your help! If you need more specific pics of any of them let me know. Tried to show combs and neck and body feathers.

 

[stephcraig78]

I for sure see two red rose combs. Here’s a pic of the mom and dad of these cute little ones.

 

[stephcraig78]

Are these what you mean by streamers?

The longer strands sticking out of poof ball? Shows more in top pic

 

[drumstick diva]

Combs on silkies should be black or mulberry not red

 

[stephcraig78]

They aren’t full silkie. The father is a silkie and frizzle cross. A sizzle I was told they are called. Mom was full silkie.