What is that blue thing laterally to their faces

[VPerfeito]

Hello. I have several bantam chickens and some of them have that part of the head with some degree of colour. What does it mean? (photos attached ) I don't think it is a disease because I have had chickens for a long time and some of them have, some don't and they never get sick

 

[noregerts]

That’s the ear. Different colors etc for different breeds.

 

[VPerfeito]

oh, like an ear lobe? thank you

 

[EggSighted4Life]

I have several bantam chickens and some of them have that part of the head with some degree of colour. What does it mean?

Hi there, hope you are enjoying BYC!

Yes, that is indeed an ear lobe. The blue is likely a Silkie cross on that girl. I don't know of any other breeds with blue lobes.. and it might be one of my favorite Silkie characteristics!

Other possible lobe colors are red, white, and kinda cream (between red and white). Usually white lobes means white eggs. Red lobes often means some shade of brown eggs but it can be blue or olive. Cream ears cream layer. These are generalizations and may not always be the case.

Oh... and after breeding Silkies for a few years (previously), who lay cream colored eggs.. I strongly believe the blue lobe is a side effect of the white wash on the dark skin.

 

[VPerfeito]

Hi there, hope you are enjoying BYC!

Yes, that is indeed an ear lobe. The blue is likely a Silkie cross on that girl. I don't know of any other breeds with blue lobes.. and it might be one of my favorite Silkie characteristics!

Other possible lobe colors are red, white, and kinda cream (between red and white). Usually white lobes means white eggs. Red lobes often means some shade of brown eggs but it can be blue or olive. Cream ears cream layer. These are generalizations and may not always be the case.

Oh... and after breeding Silkies for a few years (previously), who lay cream colored eggs.. I strongly believe the blue lobe is a side effect of the white wash on the dark skin.

Yes I am loving BYC... I am amazed. I have always loved chickens. Most people think they are stupid but in reality they a very complex species. I am glad that I found this forum where I can share my passion and ask questions

 

[featherhead007]

Yes I am loving BYC... I am amazed. I have always loved chickens. Most people think they are stupid but in reality they a very complex species. I am glad that I found this forum where I can share my passion and ask questions

Who says chickens are :stupid" ? I'll sick my rooster on them!!