Wow!

[eslamberson]

I saw this hen today at the county fair! She is white with a dark PURPLE head! It is not dark red, it is actually PURPLE. I could not find the owner and waited around to find out about her, but had to leave with hubby. Does anyone know what breed or cross she might be?
Thanks
Elena Lamberson
Silversmith Egg Farm
Johns Island, SC

 

[Sunshine0235]

That's a silkie

 

[eslamberson]

Is it common for them to have purple head like this? I have seen many chickens but have never seen one with a purple head. Very interesting!

 

[jmcgee83]

I think it actually should be more black? But yes its common in silkies. And I think she's a he. But I'm a newbie.

 

[ashtree]

I don't think that's a full silkie as the comb and crest aren't right. And I agree with the above comment; it's likely a rooster.

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

It is a Silkie, a hatchery or pet quality one for sure. Silkies should have crests, mulberry colored combs, black skin (and bones, meat and organs), blue earlobes, feathered legs and extra toes. They're quite an interesting breed.
The hen in my avatar is a pretty good representation of the breed. The bird you shared is definitely a male, and is lacking a crest, still cute though