Silky chicks, Roos or hen

[Luke Mac Donald]

Hello, I'm new to the backyard chickens. Wondering if anyone can sex these two chicks.

Thanks

 

[JedJackson]

Hello, I'm new to the backyard chickens. Wondering if anyone can sex these two chicks.

Thanks

Silkies are difficult to sex. Clear pictures on their combs and good, clear side profile pictures could help.

 

[Mysimplewyominglife]

Silkies are difficult to sex. Clear pictures on their combs and good, clear side profile pictures could help.

Agree and their age would help 2.

 

[drumstick diva]

are these hatchery silkies or ????? I've never seen a silkie with barring on the wings

 

[Luke Mac Donald]

No not hatchery, they came from a farm not to far from me. What is barring on the wing? I'm new to chickens, was told they were silkies. Also just curious if anyone could take a experienced guess on the sex. I'm thinking the dark one is a roo. The hens give him a hard time and he will try peck you when we pick it up.. thanks

 

[Crazy for Chickens!]

Could you get some clear pictures of the comb?

 

[JedJackson]

No not hatchery, they came from a farm not to far from me. What is barring on the wing? I'm new to chickens, was told they were silkies. Also just curious if anyone could take a experienced guess on the sex. I'm thinking the dark one is a roo. The hens give him a hard time and he will try peck you when we pick it up.. thanks

She means the color pattern of the wings on the dark bird, how there are alternating bars of gold and black. That bird does look a bit different from most Silkies I've seen and could be a cross. As for sexing, it's difficult to tell, which is why we want better pictures. But if I were to guess, I'd lean toward males for both. But I'm not even close to certain.

 

[Luke Mac Donald]

Here are a few more photos, it's with my phone so maybe not so clear. What type off breed would you say the dark one is?
Thanks

 

[Luke Mac Donald]

She means the color pattern of the wings on the dark bird, how there are alternating bars of gold and black. That bird does look a bit different from most Silkies I've seen and could be a cross. As for sexing, it's difficult to tell, which is why we want better pictures. But if I were to guess, I'd lean toward males for both. But I'm not even close to certain.

She means the color pattern of the wings on the dark bird, how there are alternating bars of gold and black. That bird does look a bit different from most Silkies I've seen and could be a cross. As for sexing, it's difficult to tell, which is why we want better pictures. But if I were to guess, I'd lean toward males for both. But I'm not even close to certain.

Did you have a chance to look at the photos? I'm curious about these two.

Thanks

 

[Luke Mac Donald]

Could you get some clear pictures of the comb?