Silkies...puffy butts and non puffy butts!

[kfisher123]

3 of my 6 week old silkies have really puffy big "butt" feathers (A-Dorable!) and the other three have smaller, less puffy "butts" does this indicate sex in any way? The puffier ones are also very similar in behavior, more friendly and curious.

I know that silkies are really hard to sex so I'm trying to be patient so I'm just wondering if any experienced silkie owners have any insight about this difference we're seeing...thanks!

 

[racuda]

No, doesn't indicate gender. If they were older the ones with the better cushion would indicate better quality, but at only 6 weeks old they may just be developing at different rates.

 

[racuda]

Did all six come from the same place?

 

[kfisher123]

Yes, they all came from the same place. Thanks for your input....I'm COMPLETELY new to this!