Walnut comb on silkie - indicate roo? PHOTOS!!!

[Apomerantz]

I have a 7ish week old buff silkie. It is has a walnut comb that is larger then my other chick's combs and is a dark redish/black color. Does this indicate roo? It has a nice little puff of feathers on the head and looks pretty pullet-ish, but the comb is worrying me. It also has a crooked beak, so I wanted to keep it as a pet hen, can't if it is a roo

Amy

 

[Funky Feathers]

Sounds like a Roo. Pics??

 

[RAWR]

sound to be a little roo
my roo, Sage, went threw that
do post some pix

 

[Apomerantz]

I don't have a good picture that you can see the comb in yet, but I will try to take some. I won't be able to keep him if he is a roo. Do people buy silkie roos as pets or therapy chickens? He is a SUCH a sweetheart and because of he crooked beak he wouldn't be a breeding male.
Amy

 

[justmeandtheflock]

It sounds like a roo. You can try to rehome him but if he has a cross beak you are probably going to have a hard time finsing someone to take him. Sorry

 

[dolly85]

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r308/85dolly/IMG_1514.jpg

 

[Apomerantz]

My chick's comb looks like your roo's comb

His head looks so feminine that I thought he was a pullet until the comb developed. I will post a picture later, I have to get to alpaca shearing right now!
Amy

 

[Apomerantz]

Here is a photo of him. What the verdict? Boy?

Amy

 

[Paaz1120]

I'm so soory to say but thats a Boy.

If you look under his lower beak you may even be able to see TINY little wattles coming out.

I would totally take him but I live in Mesa, AZ. I lost my Sweet Little Jay Bird at a young age. He had a crooked beak just like your little boy.

 

[Apomerantz]

Shoot! I was so hoping he would be a girl, so I could keep him. I am going to ask around, maybe I can find someone to take him. I live in Seattle area, so it will have to be someone local.
Amy