Why Do My Silkies Have Blue "Ears" ??

[Chickie Mamma]

Hello, I have 3 Silkie roos... They are 14 weeks old. They have blue ears, or I think its their ears

Is this common in their breed? I have had some "less poofy" silkies in the past and I never noticed the bright blue ears. Just making sure its normal

Thanks !!

 

[CovenantCreek]

I know virtually nothing about Silkies, except that, yes, the blue ear lobes are normal.

 

[Chickie Mamma]

Thanks for the reply. My daughter actually thought they were cold. They are still living in the house

 

[RooptyDoo]

Yep it is normal for them to have blue ears.

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

They SHOULD have blue earlobes.

 

[The Chicken Lady]

I think it has to do with the skin color of Silkies, but I can't remember if all Silkie chickens have black skin, or if it's just the Chinese ones that do.

 

[CHICKEN little 1]

Pure breed Silkies have blue earlobes. Their just fine!

 

[silkiechicken]

All silkies should have black skin, but many are lighter due to outcrossing to get different colors. Blue lobes is a good thing!

 

[wilds of pa]

Aren't they just awesome those blue ears.. Always loved seeing the blue ear lobes on silkies...Some even look metallic blue..

 

[CityGirlintheCountry]

Mine look metallic turquoise blue and they are gorgeous! Both my white silkie and my blue silkie have the metallic turquoise earlobes. Soooo pretty!