It’s thought to be Barred Plymouth Rocks (hybrid) cross-bred with Blue Plymouth Rocks (heritage). Sapphire Gem chickens are a cross between hybrid and heritage chickens. Not an official breed, they aren’t recognized by the American Poultry Association. Other names includes Sapphire Blue Plymouth Rock and Blue Plymouth Rock. They’re considered designer chickens because they are highly sought after and not mainstream. It’s a relatively new variety and can be difficult to find. They are also fairly cold and heat tolerant. This makes them a good choice if you are wanting prolific layers. Sapphire Gem hens will lay nearly 300 large brown eggs a year. These medium-sized chickens have fun personalities and are great with kids. If you like to raise chickens that require minimal work, and you love fresh eggs, the Sapphire Gem chicken is for you.
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