Purple on light brahma's head

[TheAFrameFarmstead]

We just got our 2 day old chicks today and we noticed there's some purple spots on this light brahmas head and neck. Should we be concerned? Sorry if this is a silly post and this may be normal, the other light Brahma we got doesn't have these marks. These are our very first chicks.

 

[sealer39]

Did you order a cockerel? Hatcheries will mark the males will dye so customers can tell them from the females.

 

[TheAFrameFarmstead]

Did you order a cockerel? Hatcheries will mark the males will dye so customers can tell them from the females.

We didn't ask for one, they stated this on their website: sexed to 90% accuracy. Only females sold unless otherwise noted.

Interesting if that's how they do it though! Right on the head?!

 

[sealer39]

I don’t know what else it could be if it’s not that. Privett Hatchery used blue dye. This little guy is now my avatar.

 

[TheAFrameFarmstead]

I don’t know what else it could be if it’s not that. Privett Hatchery used blue dye. This little guy is now my avatar.
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Haha how cute. Welp, I guess we have a rooster! That's exciting! What breed is yours?

 

[sealer39]

He’s an Easter Egger and the best rooster I’ve ever had.

 

[chrissynemetz]

I agree with @sealer39 lots of hatcheries mark chicks that way.