Bantam silkie chickens: rooster or hen?

Hello, I've had chickens for a few months now, but I still can't quite tell whether one of my bantam silkies is a rooster or a hen. I'm pretty sure from his appearance, but I've never heard him crow. My neighbors once said he crowed very loudly. He also has a relatively fluffy head, but he also behaves like a rooster. What do you think?

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Sabrina11
4 years ago

In the case of silk chickens, gender determination in appearance is very difficult. All optical features that exhibit a normal cock are not present. So gender determination via photo is hardly possible.

If you know a long-time silk hoof breeder, you should ask. He may also control the gender determination of the Kloake.

Otherwise you can only wait until the chicken crows or starts to kick the other chickens.