Silkies

[Asondo]

I know it’s impossible to sex silkie until they crow/lay but just want opinions. (I will not take action until I know for a fact. I just am a curious chicken owner!). She’s starting to develop wattles and a big comb and is 8-9 weeks. What are you thinking, pullet or cockerel?

 

[JedJackson]

I'm thinking you have a cockerel.

 

[Blue Raptor]

I know it’s impossible to sex silkie until they crow/lay but just want opinions. (I will not take action until I know for a fact. I just am a curious chicken owner!). She’s starting to develop wattles and a big comb and is 8-9 weeks. What are you thinking, pullet or cockerel?

looks like a cock to me

 

[muddy75]

X3......looks like you have a cockerel......will probably start attempting to crow in next 2-4 weeks especially if any mature Roos around

 

[LadiesAndJane]

I know it’s impossible to sex silkie until they crow/lay but just want opinions. (I will not take action until I know for a fact. I just am a curious chicken owner!). She’s starting to develop wattles and a big comb and is 8-9 weeks. What are you thinking, pullet or cockerel?

This is a satin showgirl, not a silkie and I agree, looks like a cockerel. Comb and wattle development confirm this. He is a cutie!

 

[Asondo]

This is a satin showgirl, not a silkie and I agree, looks like a cockerel. Comb and wattle development confirm this. He is a cutie!

I thought they were technically the same breed Oops. I was really hoping for a hen, and this ones my favorite, sweetest one

 

[LadiesAndJane]

I thought they were technically the same breed Oops. I was really hoping for a hen, and this ones my favorite, sweetest one

I guess you could call them "cousins". The boys are always the sweetest chicks IMO.
Hope you can keep him anyway.

 

[Chicalina]

Very definitely not a silkie.

And most probably very likely a boy!

 

[PippinTheChicken]

Seems like a roo.
But silkies/showgirls are strange when it comes to sexing, they all grow differently! Wattles and combs don't ALWAYS mean roos!

 

[Chicalina]

Seems like a roo.
But silkies/showgirls are strange when it comes to sexing, they all grow differently! Wattles and combs don't ALWAYS mean roos!

That's interesting. I wonder if it's because there are so many different breeds in there?