What gender are these 4 month old silkie chicks?

[ChickenLover2007]

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[Chicalina]

they all look like boys to me. And no.1 is unlikely to be pure silkie with that comb.

 

[BunnyEberhart]

they all look like boys to me. And no.1 is unlikely to be pure silkie with that comb.

Agreed. That spiked comb is a dead give away. Im sure it will still be a pretty bird. ^_^

 

[ChickenLover2007]

I think I am going to keep the one with the comb because he is the friendliest and I wanted another roo. I will just need to find new homes for the other three.

 

[Chicalina]

Just thought I'd post my adult hen for comb comparison. You never known 100% with silkies until they actually crow or lay. I've just had another lot hatch and I'm praying I haven't got a load of cockerels, esp as they are cross breeds.

 

[GabCar]

1,2, 3 I'm voting roos but #4 could be a pullet. Id need to see more of her body. And straight combs occur in about 25% of silkies because it is a recessive gene. Its not show quality but is still a pure silkie.

 

[The Happster]

1,2, 3 I'm voting roos but #4 could be a pullet. Id need to see more of her body. And straight combs occur in about 25% of silkies because it is a recessive gene. Its not show quality but is still a pure silkie.

Exactly. They're still silkies.

First three do appear to be cockerels. Feathering, body shape and stance look cockerel. I agree we need a full body pic of 4. Very likely a cockerel because that's a lot of comb for a breed that lays pretty late.

 

[ChickenLover2007]

1,2, 3 I'm voting roos but #4 could be a pullet. Id need to see more of her body. And straight combs occur in about 25% of silkies because it is a recessive gene. Its not show quality but is still a pure silkie.

Exactly. They're still silkies.

First three do appear to be cockerels. Feathering, body shape and stance look cockerel. I agree we need a full body pic of 4. Very likely a cockerel because that's a lot of comb for a breed that lays pretty late.

Number four has just started crowing so he is a boy.

 

[Chicalina]

Lol, well that's one definite!