unsure of snowflakes gender *silkie experts needed*

[newtochick]

I have a question about my little silkies...I know when they are young it is hard to tell their sex, but I have 2 that are constantly challenging each other. They run up to one another and stick their necks really high and get into each others faces. They are only 6 weeks old, but they do not do this with any of the other chicks, so I am wondering if they could both be boys and are trying to figure out who is in charge. Any help would be nice, like I said I understand it is hard to figure out, just wanting some thoughts! Thanks!!!

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

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This certainly is typical of little boys, but don't use it as a sure-fire method of determining sex. Some girls do that too

 

[newtochick]

How about the comb? Do hens get that? My white one has a red comb developing and the multi colored one has a black one, the other does not seem to have one. I have seen other hens with it, but in pics it does not seem silkie hens have them, but again I don't know much about them! I also read yesterday that the feathers on their head should be bigger by now, but all 3 of mine do not really have any yet, just the slightest start of something, no way of telling if they are going poofy or backwards. LOL