Silkies - They’re simply SPECTACULAR!

[Hinotori]

I was hoping he was he was bought as a cockerel but he hasn't started trying to crow . I know silkies are difficult to sex and I was thinking maybe the seller made a mistake

I have had cockerels not crow until well past 9 months old. Even as an adult one of them rarely crows.

 

[lacychappell4]

I have had cockerels not crow until well past 9 months old. Even as an adult one of them rarely crows.

I am new to Silkies .This is my first year with a Silkie cockerel I have had Silkie pullets about a year and half .

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

This is a little cockerel ,right ? he/she is almost 4 months old . hasn't crowed yet . Just trying to figure out if I have more hens then cockerels

That comb tell me boy oh boy for sure

 

[lacychappell4]

That comb tell me boy oh boy for sure

I was hoping so . He was bought as a young cockerel but Silkies are hard to sex . I thought maybe the seller had got it wrong. He is going with my Bantam Naked Necks if they are pullets . I am going to try for Showgirl Silkies

 

[Gammas Bearded Babies]

I hatched some Silkie eggs under a broody, they were free from my friends backyard mixed flock. Not sure if either are mixed, but they sure are pretty. The black one actually has a bit of brown on his head and lighter fluff on his belly.

I was never really interested in Silkies but these two make 6! Oldest are only 7 weeks so I’m still new. I love watching them run across the yard!

Cute lil babies u got!

 

[Hinotori]

Has anyone got a cochin silkie cross to show us?!
I luv how chunky the cochins are!!!
I luv the d'uccles foot feathers!!!
I figure ya put it all together after few generations and u got my perfect baby!
Lol

Father was a bantam birchen cochin. Mother is partridge silkie.

 

[CSolis]

Father was a bantam birchen cochin. Mother is partridge silkie.View attachment 3167325View attachment 3167330

Great Ball of Fluff! Handsome guy!

 

[CSolis]

Looks to me like the possibilities are endless when it comes to silkie crosses.

 

[CSolis]

Father was a bantam birchen cochin. Mother is partridge silkie.View attachment 3167325View attachment 3167330

Would you say it's easier to get the top hat when the hen is a silkie vs a rooster being the silkie?

 

[Hinotori]

Would you say it's easier to get the top hat when the hen is a silkie vs a rooster being the silkie?

I actually don't know. She has a huge crest compared to all other silkie crosses Ive had. Even her sister has what Ive seen as a normal crest for a cross. I think it has more to do with the fact her mother has a big crest for a silkie.

Sister. This is before I collected eggs for the day.

Mother