Yet another silkie gender guessing game (10 weeks)

[Sikiemama]

Looks like one of my Silkie pullets around the same age. Their crests can sometimes be tricky and both my white Silkie pullets had very different crests (one was fuller). I thought my girl had "streamers" forming too and she stood taller, but her crest was just filling in

 

[homeschoolin momma]

Leaning towards pullet as well. I don't think what you are seeing are streamers. Comb is quite flat.

 

[allebasi4]

Here he/she is at almost 15 weeks! Still no real idea of what they are, all I know is that they are sweet to boot! Follows me everywhere, comes to me for safety and always wants to be held They’re starting to get their “big kid voice” but I haven’t heard any crowing, yet. They do have a little bit of red bumps on their comb now, and teeny tiny waddles. I did see my serama try to mount him/her but I’m not 100%sure that he was trying to mount or just being mean (though he’s not usually mean). Time will tell!

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Looking like a cockerel imo...

 

[allebasi4]

Looking like a cockerel imo...

Yeah the comb bumps are suspicious

 

[Mylied]

The streamers are what makes me think cockerel, although it could just be awkward teenage feathering. Also comb seems to be pinking up.

 

[TheAlrightyGina]

I am going with pullet because no waddles and comb looks small?

Based on this comment in an old thread.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...ind-of-a-comb-and-wattles.557924/post-7184597

I also think its a pullet I have a silkie rooster and the wattles would be a bit longer.

Bearded Silkies generally do not have noticeable wattles, no matter their sex.

This one is a toughie. The comb is a little suspicious, but doesn't scream male to me. The posture is definitely feminine, as is the tail and overall shape of your bird. The crest is the main thing throwing me off, as it does look rather masculine. Do you know how much they weigh? And did you see them chest bump much as a chick? At this age, they should be showing some masculine behavior, and crowing soon if they are male.

 

[allebasi4]

Bearded Silkies generally do not have noticeable wattles, no matter their sex.

This one is a toughie. The comb is a little suspicious, but doesn't scream male to me. The posture is definitely feminine, as is the tail and overall shape of your bird. The crest is the main thing throwing me off, as it does look rather masculine. Do you know how much they weigh? And did you see them chest bump much as a chick? At this age, they should be showing some masculine behavior, and crowing soon if they are male.

Yeah it is confusing. The streamer like feathers on the crest aren’t any harder than the rest, but I’m not sure if they are more firm in males anyway. It weighs about 26-27 ounces, if that helps! And no, it never showed any boyish behaviors but it’s only companion for awhile was another cockerel.. they never play fought or actually fought. I’m definitely keeping my ears open for a crow

 

[TheAlrightyGina]

Yeah it is confusing. The streamer like feathers on the crest aren’t any harder than the rest, but I’m not sure if they are more firm in males anyway. It weighs about 26-27 ounces, if that helps! And no, it never showed any boyish behaviors but it’s only companion for awhile was another cockerel.. they never play fought or actually fought. I’m definitely keeping my ears open for a crow

That does help, actually! They're almost 4 months old; they should be getting close to their full size. Females generally top out around 24-32 ounces and males 36-48. Considering the weight I'd say you're most likely looking at a female, but you'll definitely know for sure with in the next month or so.

 

[allebasi4]

That does help, actually! They're almost 4 months old; they should be getting close to their full size. Females generally top out around 24-32 ounces and males 36-48. Considering the weight I'd say you're most likely looking at a female, but you'll definitely know for sure with in the next month or so.

Oh that’s really good to know, thanks! I’ll keep this updated