Blue Sapphire Broody??

[HamletAndEggs]

Hi All,

I hope you are well and staying safe. As I'm sure you know, there is a huge demand for chicks during this time in our country. I feel so grateful to have laying chickens and would like to get some more. I've only kept chickens for about a year, and though I love all of my initial choices, I didn't know enough to consider broodiness in my selections (which of course affects egg production!). I can't be picky about breeds now, and have to select from what is available at our local feed stores. So, I have a quick question: Does anyone know if the Blue Sapphire chicken has a tendency toward broodiness? Thanks in advance!

~ Stacy

 

[aart]

Tho some breeds are listed as being prone to broodiness, it's mostly an individual thing.
Some bantams, games, cochins, and silkies seem to live up to their broodiness label.
I doubt your "Blue Sapphire" is inherently broody,
seems it's a 'designer' cross, bred for it's looks and autosexing at the hatchery.
If you want chicks best get an incubator,
but I wouldn't be so sure about this new demand for chicks, it'll burn out fast.