Sapphire Gem with black tipped comb

[Chicken Cryptid]

I was out sitting with my chicks this morning and when this lady hopped up on my lap I couldn’t harp but notice the black tips?! This is not frostbite, it’s summer, so I can rule that out. Does anyone have any experience with this breed and can tell me what it means? I’ve looked at other pictures of Sapphire Gems and have not seen anything similar yet. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

 

[clickchicks]

I'm a first time chicken keeper so I can't say if its normal or not, but my 3-ish month old Sapphire Gem pullet has the same thing. Not quite as dark as your chick but same amount of coverage, just on the tips.

Edit: I don't have any good quality close up shots of her face, but tried enlarging this one— you can sort of see the tips here, but its not great lighting.

 

[JadeFarms]

That is just what the breed sometimes has. With that small of a comb she’s not very likely to get frostbite.

 

[Chicken Cryptid]

I'm a first time chicken keeper so I can't say if its normal or not, but my 3-ish month old Sapphire Gem pullet has the same thing. Not quite as dark as your chick but same amount of coverage, just on the tips.

Edit: I don't have any good quality close up shots of her face, but tried enlarging this one— you can sort of see the tips here, but its not great lighting.
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It must be a thing of the breed! They’re beautiful birds so far, I hope it develops into adulthood. This is my first experience with Sapphire Gems could I see a full picture of your girls?

 

[Clap p 1]

That is just what the breed sometimes has. With that small of a comb she’s not very likely to get frostbite.

Jade Farm what the heck is you emoji ? Sorry chicken cripted, I don't know anything about sapphire gems but just had to know what that thing jade farm has is.

 

[JadeFarms]

Jade Farm what the heck is you emoji ? Sorry chicken cripted, I don't know anything about sapphire gems but just had to know what that thing jade farm has is.

What do you mean? Do you mean my PFP?

 

[clickchicks]

It must be a thing of the breed! They’re beautiful birds so far, I hope it develops into adulthood. This is my first experience with Sapphire Gems could I see a full picture of your girls?

Not great pictures but I did my best! Just the one Gem— she's my friendliest chicken. If I kneel down to take a picture she thinks I have treats and starts doing laps (makes it hard to get good still images!):

How old is your chick? She's very pretty!

 

[Chicken Cryptid]

Not great pictures but I did my best! Just the one Gem— she's my friendliest chicken. If I kneel down to take a picture she thinks I have treats and starts doing laps (makes it hard to get good still images!):
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How old is your chick? She's very pretty!

She’s nearly two months old! I have a couple Sapphire Gem chicks, but as far as I can tell, she is the only one with the black on her comb! I’m not sure if the others with develop it with age or if she’s just special they’re very loving birds!

 

[Clap p 1]

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What do you mean? Do you mean my PFP?

What do you mean? Do you mean my PFP?

What is a pfp?

 

[JadeFarms]

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What is a pfp?

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