Pair of Silkies

[ShellyBlanco]

I have a pair of Bearded Silkies born around 4/10/18, they are 23 weeks old now. The Rooster just started crowing about two weeks ago. His comb and wattles are kind of purple/red (see photo). What color is this actually called?

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

The color is called mulberry.

 

[ShellyBlanco]

The color is called mulberry.

Is that pretty common or desirable? He has such pretty blue earlobes, I was hoping for all of it to be in that color array.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Is that pretty common or desirable? He has such pretty blue earlobes, I was hoping for all of it to be in that color array.

The American Standard of Perfection calls for mulberry combs and wattles on Silkies. I believe the earlobes should be turquoise blue.