Silkies born 8/31

[Hartlagejen]

Any guess on gender? Thanks in advance!!

 

[black_cat]

Far too young to tell. Check in at 8 weeks.

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Little cuties! Minimum eight weeks with silkies!
Welcome to the forum!

 

[Hartlagejen]

Thanks guys! I know it’s hard to tell but I tried my best with the little tricks I read to pick hens! There was 21 available so I had a pretty good selection and tried watching!! Can’t wait to see!!

 

[Hartlagejen]

Think the top one could be splash?

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Yes the top one could be splash! The bottom looks like a Partridge. Funny thing with Silkies is sometimes you don’t really know until you see their feathers coming in, part of the fun!

 

[Hartlagejen]

Guys- got them DNA tested and BOTH male! I thought I was for sure picking girls, smh. I love them so I’m keeping! The splash is very very tiny- shocked it’s a boy! Now looking for pullets in N Fla/ S Ga.

 

[The Moonshiner]

What were the little tricks you used to pick?

 

[LadiesAndJane]

Wow! Hopefully you can keep them! I kept one of my boys and he just crows four or five times in the morning and that’s it for the rest the day. Hopefully it stays that way!
At least they’re still young and you have time to figure it out!

 

[Hartlagejen]

What were the little tricks you used to pick?

What were the little tricks you used to pick?

I watched a few YouTube videos and thought I had it.....BOY was I wrong, literally, haha. When I went to the breeder, I observed all the chicks and picked ones that were smaller and not as dominant acting. Looked for ones with smaller feet and deter feathering on feet.