The infamous silkie sexing.

[Tac01711]

I am slowly gonna be sexing my silkies. We have about 10. So let's start with my only solid black satin? Silkie. I'm new to silkies so if you wanna explain their color to me that would be great.

 

[ChickNanny13]

Age? that one looks to be a pullet but I'm guessing.

 

[Tac01711]

Age? that one looks to be a pullet but I'm guessing.

It was born first part of December. So about 13 weeks

 

[ChickNanny13]

Pullet is my guess

 

[Tac01711]

Pullet is my guess

Can you tell me what features make you think pullet? I'm learning

 

[ChickNanny13]

Being that yours is "satin" I don't see any saddle nor hackle feathering that males have. I also go by the head tuff ... This on is road whereas the males have streamers. The comb size is another thing to watch.

 

[pennyJo1960]

I found more comb in the males here and turning read

 

[MysteryChicken]

Tricky one.

The comb looks like a cockerel's.

Can you get a better picture of the saddle area?(Rump)

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Cockerel

 

[Tac01711]

Cockerel

Can you explain why you believe Cockerel? I'm learning