Chicken Egg Layer, Brown, Sapphire Gem® (min order 15)
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- SapphireGem-G
Description
Minimum Pre-Order Quantity: 15 Chicken chicks (mix & match any Chicken breeds, excluding Bantams)
For orders less than the species' minimums, please stop by our Loretto, Elk River, Stillwater, Forest Lake or Maple Plain stores (see all locations HERE). Stores will have live chicks in store starting in March. In store chick breeds will rotate throughout the season.
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Details
The 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.
Purpose: Egg Layer
Production: 290 X-Large Brown Eggs/Year
Temperament: Docile, Easy to Care For
Mature Weight: 6-7 lbs.
Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy
Broodiness: Occasionally
Comb Type: Single Comb
More Information
| Mature Weight Male | 6-7 |
|---|---|
| Mature Weight Female | 6-7 |
| Breed Type | Chick - Standard Layers |
| Egg Color(s) | Brown |
| Eggs Per Year (Approx.) | 250-300 |
| Egg Size | X-Large |