Sapphire Oliver Eggers...?

[Aunna]

Two weeks ago I received my order of Hatchery Choice Rares from Hoover’s. These three blues I feel like are Hoover’s Sapphire Olive Eggers, given the options of what they could be.

Dark Blue does not have a yellow spot on the top of her head like Light or Medium. Dark Blue has more of a dark mask going on.

 

[Mel281]

Do you think they could be sapphire gems? Or how can you tell the difference? Light with yellow head spot is supposed to mean boy if they are SG I think.

 

[Aunna]

Do you think they could be sapphire gems? Or how can you tell the difference? Light with yellow head spot is supposed to mean boy if they are SG I think.

According to Hoover’s website Hatchery Choice Rare’s is either Sapphire Olive Eggers, Andalusian, or Lavender Orpington. Due to Dark Blue’s darker coloring I’m beginning to wonder if she’s an Andalusian. I’m waiting for the head tufts to come in to confirm or deny that they’re Olive Eggers. I’m very certain they’re not Lavender Orpington.

 

[Mel281]

Ok. FYI, some SOEs don’t get the head tuft I believe.

 

[Aunna]

Ok. FYI, some SOEs don’t get the head tuft I believe.

Good to know! I have two other SOE from Hoover’s and both have the tuft, so that’s what I’ve been on the look out for.

 

[Aunna]

Light Blue and Medium blue just sprouted their tufts over night. Still thinking Dark Blue may be an Blue Andalusian.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Light Blue and Medium blue just sprouted their tufts over night. Still thinking Dark Blue may be an Blue Andalusian.

Do you mean crests?
The only chicken breeds that have tufts are Quetros and Araucanas.

An Andalusian will have white earlobes.

 

[Aunna]

Do you mean crests?
The only chicken breeds that have tufts are Quetros and Araucanas.

An Andalusian will have white earlobes.

No, and I’m just not sure what to call these. They’re not crests because it doesn’t affect the skull shape. It’s just a little tuft or pompadour of feathers.
Like this. My Sapphire Olive Egger and an Easter Egger all have the same feathering.

ETA: I’m watching for the earlobes, but as of yet no one has any specific colored earlobes, they’re only 4 weeks old right now.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

No, and I’m just not sure what to call these. They’re not crests because it doesn’t affect the skull shape. It’s just a little tuft or pompadour of feathers.
Like this. My Sapphire Olive Egger and an Easter Egger all have the same feathering.

ETA: I’m watching for the earlobes, but as of yet no one has any specific colored earlobes, they’re only 4 weeks old right now.
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The proof of feathers on the bird in the pictures head is called a crest.

 

[Apexchick]

No, and I’m just not sure what to call these. They’re not crests because it doesn’t affect the skull shape. It’s just a little tuft or pompadour of feathers.
Like this. My Sapphire Olive Egger and an Easter Egger all have the same feathering.

ETA: I’m watching for the earlobes, but as of yet no one has any specific colored earlobes, they’re only 4 weeks old right now.
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What did this chick end up being? I have a mystery that looks identical, also from hoover