Wing sexing theory

[JacinLarkwell]

So I know that this is either inaccurate or mostly accurate depending on who comments first on the threads. So lets test this out since I have a crap ton of babies coming this year.

First up are 5 silkies.

I'll post the rest as they arrive.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

@MysteryChicken

 

[Painted Calls]

We all know where I stand on this. Make sure you update the thread once you know for sure!

 

[MysteryChicken]

So I know that this is either inaccurate or mostly accurate depending on who comments first on the threads. So lets test this out since I have a crap ton of babies coming this year.

First up are 5 silkies.
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I'll post the rest as they arrive.

#1. Pullet

#2. Cockerel(?)

#3. Pullet

#4. Cockerel

#5. Pullet

 

[Iluveggers]

 

[SpicyDisaster]

#1. Pullet

#2. Cockerel(?)

#3. Pullet

#4. Cockerel

#5. Pullet

I presume presence of feathers is more indicative of pullet? Is there an age that this stops being as noticable? Curiosity

 

[Aunt Angus]

I'm am SO following.

 

[Weeg]

I presume presence of feathers is more indicative of pullet? Is there an age that this stops being as noticable? Curiosity

I've read its most accurate at 3 days.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I presume presence of feathers is more indicative of pullet? Is there an age that this stops being as noticable? Curiosity

The growth pattern of Silkies tend to be abit wacky, so it's key to recognize the differences, & similarities both genders can share.
After you figure out which gender is which, it gets easier. But there's always that small margin of error.

Yes, past 7 days is usually when you can't use the wing feather sexing method.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I've read its most accurate at 3 days.

1-3 days at the earliest, & 7 days at the latest.