We added four sapphire gem chicks to the mix – and they are all various shades of grey referred to in the chicken world as blue or lavender.
Breed Information from Hoover’s Hatchery: Our Sapphire Gem™ will amaze you with its grey to light grey plumage. This Czech breed is an excellent egg layer and a great forager. It does well in hot and cold climates and is a breed very close to the Old Andalusians. Please note that grey to light grey plumage is referred to as blue or lavender feathering in the chicken industry. APPROX. 290 LARGE EGGS/YEAR | EGG COLOR: BROWN | MATURE WT: MALE 7 LBS. FEMALE 6 LBS.
Valentine’s Day Photoshoot with the Sapphire Gems
The Sapphire Gem Chicks have gotten very friendly around week 6 and are visiting us all the time wanting to cuddle. So rewarding!
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Suddenly peanut brittle makes more sense!
HI, I’m Sandi and I suppose you could refer to me as the “mother clucker” of the group. You’ll also be introduced to many of our #legendarygoldens along the way. Emme I believe fancies herself the chicken keeper. She is the first one to join us anytime we do anything with the chicks.