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Sapphire Gem
Hybrid sex-link prolific blue layer.
🐣 Beginner friendly❄ Cold hardy☀ Heat hardy
Egg color
brown
Eggs / year
300
Egg size
large
Purpose
egg
Class
Hybrid
Size
medium
Hen weight
5 lbs
Rooster weight
6 lbs
Temperament
calm, friendly, productive
Noise level
quiet
Origin
Czech Republic
Lifespan
4–6 yrs
About the Sapphire Gem
Sapphire Gems are a productive hybrid with stunning blue-gray plumage and reliable brown egg production.
Care tips
Hybrid — does not breed true; replace every 3-4 years.
Color varieties
blueblue splash
Fun facts
- Auto-sexing at hatch
- Up to 300 eggs per year