A Craigslist Mystery - Blue Sapphires? Sussex?

[Kit_]

I bought three pullets from a local--a classic Craigslist deal that listed them as pullet hens. The seller said they're two blue sapphire Plymouth rocks and one silver laced sussex. They're around 6 weeks old. When comparing them to photos online, I'm not so sure. What do y'all think? One of the plymouths is a bit bigger with more developed wattle. I'm hoping they're actually pullets and not cockerels--I will have to rehome them if they're males. But in the meantime, I'm enjoying them!

Thanks in advance!

 

[JedJackson]

There is only one blue one, and I suspect it is a Sappire Gem, a hatchery hybrid, and not a blue Plymouth Rock. The darker ones may possibly be silver Sussex, but those are quite rare, so I'd be suspicious. They may be hatchery hybrids or backyard mixes. All look to be pullets to my eyes.

 

[Kit_]

There is only one blue one, and I suspect it is a Sappire Gem, a hatchery hybrid, and not a blue Plymouth Rock. The darker ones may possibly be silver Sussex, but those are quite rare, so I'd be suspicious. They may be hatchery hybrids or backyard mixes. All look to be pullets to my eyes.

I was thinking they're hybrids/ backyard mixes (which is all well and good with me!). Glad to hear you think they're pullets!

 

[JedJackson]

I was thinking they're hybrids/ backyard mixes (which is all well and good with me!). Glad to hear you think they're pullets!

Yes, backyard mixes are just as good for most purposes. Hope they lay lots of eggs for you, whatever they turn out to be.

 

[Kit_]

Yes, backyard mixes are just as good for most purposes. Hope they lay lots of eggs for you, whatever they turn out to be.

Thank you so much!

 

[Red Mangrove]

Black hen looks kinda like a Norfolk Grey

 

[Kit_]

After googling some pictures, the two black pullets do match that ID!

 

[ShrekDawg]

Black hen looks kinda like a Norfolk Grey

After googling some pictures, the two black pullets do match that ID!

Aren’t those really rare? Doesn’t really seem very likely. But I guess it could be possible.

 

[Kit_]

Aren’t those really rare? Doesn’t really seem very likely. But I guess it could be possible.aftwr

Aren’t those really rare? Doesn’t really seem very likely. But I guess it could be possible.

You're right, Google just told me they're rare. I'm based on the western USA, and I doubt I'd accidentally come across Norfolk grays.

 

[ShrekDawg]

You're right, Google just told me they're rare. I'm based on the western USA, and I doubt I'd accidentally come across Norfolk grays.

Yeah, probably not. And if you did, they would sell them as that and probably for a lot more money hahah