I've never had silkies before and have 5 straight runs that are 6 weeks old. They all look identical to each other. What features do they get to start telling gender and when do they start to develop them?
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Same here! They can be tricky...It's easier to tell when a boys a boy then when a girls a girl to me. Mine was bossy like a rooster and still is. She'll try to flog you if you don't give her what she wants fast enough. LOL.I have 2 Silkies. I thought one was for sure a cockerel until she laid an egg! They are THE HARDEST to determine!
My "cockerel" had a mohawk with streamer-like feathers, much thicker legs than the other, and stood up straighter. She also had a bigger comb.