Silkie Colour/Gender inquiry?

[Gladysandfriends]

Hey everyone! Any thoughts on what colour this silkie is? Any thoughts on gender too? When I got her/him I was told she/he was a silver partridge, was grey with the brown/black chipmunk stripes as a small chick. Just over 7 weeks old.

 

[Debbie292d]

I would say definitely that's a partridge silkie. Very pretty!

Silkies can't be sexed until they are around 4-5 months old, but that one's leaning pullet to me. I'm always 50% right trying to sex them this early.

 

[Gladysandfriends]

I would say definitely that's a partridge silkie. Very pretty!

Silkies can't be sexed until they are around 4-5 months old, but that one's leaning pullet to me. I'm always 50% right trying to sex them this early.

Thanks! Do you think silver partridge is correct? And I’m leaning towards hen based on her stance and behaviour but not holding my breathe!

 

[Sequoia Raven Bird Farms]

Very adorable!!
I sense he/she is a female as well, but only time will tell. She/he is precious and beautiful either way.

 

[Sequoia Raven Bird Farms]

I would say definitely that's a partridge silkie. Very pretty!

Silkies can't be sexed until they are around 4-5 months old, but that one's leaning pullet to me. I'm always 50% right trying to sex them this early.

Debbie your profile picture is awesome!

 

[Debbie292d]

Thanks! Do you think silver partridge is correct? And I’m leaning towards hen based on her stance and behaviour but not holding my breathe!

No, not really.

This would be more what they mean by silver. I have another that looks like yours and she's beautiful.


The one that you're might grow up to be is more similar to this one way on the left. Yours will be prettier though as mine is pet quality. The other's she grew up with were fancies.

 

[Debbie292d]

Debbie your profile picture is awesome!

Thank you. That is Marsha dressed up by @2ndTink

 

[Gladysandfriends]

No, not really.

This would be more what they mean by silver. I have another that looks like yours and she's beautiful. View attachment 3822487


The one that you're might grow up to be is more similar to this one way on the left. Yours will be prettier though as mine is pet quality. The other's she grew up with were fancies.
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Oh thank you! Yes, she (or he) came from a breeder that does show lines. I specifically asked for a silver partridge because I think they’re a really nice colour at maturity, but really interested to see what she turns into. Thanks for the photo, gives me a better idea of what to expect

 

[Gladysandfriends]

Very adorable!!
I sense he/she is a female as well, but only time will tell. She/he is precious and beautiful either way.

Thank you!!

 

[Gladysandfriends]

Any thoughts on the gender of this one? It’s the same age as the other partridge but its crest is taking its time coming in. I go back and forth if it’s a roo or pullet. Instinct tells me it’s a he though.