Crested sapphire gem?

[Wezdin]

Hi All, I got some sapphire gems at TSC, all seem normal except for one named Moe for his "Mohawk". I have examined his skull and there seems to be nothing abnormal. These pics are a few weeks old but i will post some new ones in the morning. the mohawk has only gotten bigger as it gets older, not like a polish, more like a crested duck. Has anyone come across this before? Any input will be appreciated.

 

[Wezdin]

More pics as promised, had a professional photo shoot with my sister

 

[BlueBaby]

Creasted Cream Legbar mix?

 

[CrazyCrttr75]

Hi All, I got some sapphire gems at TSC, all seem normal except for one named Moe for his "Mohawk". I have examined his skull and there seems to be nothing abnormal. These pics are a few weeks old but i will post some new ones in the morning. the mohawk has only gotten bigger as it gets older, not like a polish, more like a crested duck. Has anyone come across this before? Any input will be appreciated.

https://www.hoovershatchery.com/sapphireoliveegger.html

Is a Sapphire Olive Egger. What a pretty bird!

 

[crazy4ChickensNducks]

It could have been mislabeled as an sapphire olive egger, but it also could be a crested sapphire gem

 

[Wezdin]

It could have been mislabeled as an sapphire olive egger, but it also could be a crested sapphire gem

Thanks! are these a common thing?

 

[CrazyCrttr75]

Thanks! are these a common thing?

TSC often uses Hoover's Hatchery for their supply of chicks. The Sapphire Gem is one of the breeds they sell. The Sapphire Olive Egger is a relatively new hybrid line that they've developed or is offering. I've never heard of a crested sapphire gem. If you read the link I provided, it is from Hoover's Hatchery website for the Sapphire Olive Egger. In it's description of the bird, it mentions the "tuft of hair on it's head", which describes your bird. Hoover's has developed or is offering (whichever the case may be) lots of new colorful egg laying birds this season.

 

[Wezdin]

TSC often uses Hoover's Hatchery for their supply of chicks. The Sapphire Gem is one of the breeds they sell. The Sapphire Olive Egger is a relatively new hybrid line that they've developed or is offering. I've never heard of a crested sapphire gem. If you read the link I provided, it is from Hoover's Hatchery website for the Sapphire Olive Egger. In it's description of the bird, it mentions the "tuft of hair on it's head", which describes your bird. Hoover's has developed or is offering (whichever the case may be) lots of new colorful egg laying birds this season.

Thank you very much! now the mystery is solved.

 

[anderstr196]

I just saw both the gem and olive Egger at my local Rural King yesterday! If I had known this is what they look like I would have some today He is beautiful!

 

[CrazyCrttr75]

Thank you very much! now the mystery is solved.

You're very welcome! It sure is a cutie! I have a little pullet that has a similar tuft of hair on her head. But she is called a Lakeshore Egger and is peaches and cream colored. This is my girl Buttercup

I got her from Meyer's Hatchery. She is 10 weeks old.