The sapphire gem as with its close relative the plymouth rock should do well as a backyard chicken due to its quiet nature.
Sapphire gem chicken egg production.
It is a hybrid that contains the dominate blue gene and is known for being a good layer of large brown eggs.
The sapphire gem chicken does well in all climates with reports of withstanding cold winters with grace and without decreased production.
Even better the cold winters does not affect her production too.
Health issues and care.
Just like various other single combed breeds it is a good idea to shield the sapphire treasure from frostbite during the colder months to avoid their combs from falling off near the end of the.
Please note that gray to light gray plumage is referred to as blue or lavender feathering in the chicken industry this czech hybrid breed is an excellent egg layer and a great forager.
So you can see her purpose is egg laying and is not generally used as a meat chicken.
Our sapphire gem will amaze you with its beautiful gray to light gray plumage.
As with the average chicken breed the sapphire gem hen will tend to drop in egg production by around 20 after the first two years of laying.
As with other single combed breeds it is wise to protect the sapphire gem from frostbite during the colder months to prevent their combs from falling off near the end of the season.
They do best in warmer climates and are close to the old andalusians.
The sapphire gem chicken handles all climates well.