8 week silkie sex

[ansmith1999]

hello all (again!)

after discovering one of my shes is really a he, I've decided to ask my sister if she'd be willing to take him in the future to keep him in the family. She's unsure of the sex of one of her silkies and obviously won't be able to take him if her she is also a he. Not sure if it's possible to tell at 8/9 weeks since silkies are notoriously difficult to sex, but would y'all be able to confirm this one?

 

[black_cat]

Silkies are hard to sex but I see nothing saying male.

 

[Sammi_0411]

Silkies very hard to sex this young but at a experienced guess im leaning towards pullet xx

 

[LilOby]

I am leaning towards roo because the comb is kind of big for 8 to 9 weeks. Hens usually have a more rounded crest. Yours look like there may be streamers growing. The beak also look a bit masculine to me.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

hello all (again!)

after discovering one of my shes is really a he, I've decided to ask my sister if she'd be willing to take him in the future to keep him in the family. She's unsure of the sex of one of her silkies and obviously won't be able to take him if her she is also a he. Not sure if it's possible to tell at 8/9 weeks since silkies are notoriously difficult to sex, but would y'all be able to confirm this one?

Looks like a boy! Wide comb space and slicked back puff are the clues, but can still go either way at this age!

 

[Chookwagn]

hmmm tricky one.... im going to say Roo

 

[The Happster]

Cockerel!
Cute little pom-pom.

 

[Chicalina]

Gorgeous colour!

I hope it is a she, for your sake and for mine, cos I have two with the same size comb and I don't want them to be boys!

 

[Kellykelzz]

What did this pretty chick turn out to be? Looks like mine who is 8 weeks now. Hoping they’re girls!!!