Silkies - They’re simply SPECTACULAR!

[LadiesAndJane]

I have two that are "Bantam Assorted Silkie St. Run" so I am eagerly waiting and watching to see the what-what; who's a girl; who's a cockarel? Sigh. Hurrying up and waiting here. They are now about 13 days old so I have a waaaays to go.

Wonder what's the liklihood that I got TWO of the same sex? Hmmmm?

With straight run there is a 50/50 chance with each chick.
With only 2 chicks your odds are easy to calculate:

Possible outcomes:

Chick 1/Chick 2

male/female
female/male
female/female
male/male

25% possibility both are female, 25% possibility both are male. 50% chance you’ll have one of each.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Let's play a game of boy or girl. 6 weeks old.

I know what these two are so this is just for fun.


#1

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#2
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I’m going to be contrary to everybody else and say they are both girls!

 

[Hip Hillbilly Acres]

With straight run there is a 50/50 chance with each chick.
With only 2 chicks your odds are easy to calculate:

Possible outcomes:

Chick 1/Chick 2

male/female
female/male
female/female
male/male

25% possibility both are female, 25% possibility both are male. 50% chance you’ll have one of each.

Cool beans either way. Thanks for the calc.

 

[Hinotori]

And the answer is #1 girl and #2 boy.

You all are good. It's more obvious in person as they are getting a size difference and the boy is just starting to get his color in.

 

[Hinotori]

Some sunny pictures of those chicks.

#1 she's very small and delicate compared to her brothers. Her sister is fast and eluded me.

#2 he's much calmer than his sister. That face view really shows the comb and wattles.

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

Some sunny pictures of those chicks.

#1 she's very small and delicate compared to her brothers. Her sister is fast and eluded me.View attachment 3293585
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#2 he's much calmer than his sister. That face view really shows the comb and wattles.

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Gorgeous! I love their colours!

 

[Hinotori]

Mr Fluffy here has a huge crest. Of course he was the one that had a huge one at hatch without a vaulted skull.

13 weeks old so it will get bigger.

 

[Hinotori]

When it takes at least 3 of the teenagers to open the treadle feeder.

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

Mr Fluffy here has a huge crest. Of course he was the one that had a huge one at hatch without a vaulted skull.

13 weeks old so it will get bigger.

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Ohwww!! What combo do I need for that gorgeous colour!!?

 

[ForTheLoveOfSilkies]

When it takes at least 3 of the teenagers to open the treadle feeder.

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I want your rooster!! Absolutely beautiful!!