Sapphire Gems

[ducccky]

i have only head shots of 2 Sapphire Gems that i'm not sure of the sex. i've been trying to figure that out. they are about 7 or 8 weeks old if i'm not mistaken. we bought these at Tractor Supply the end of March.

 

[Dottie the Chicken]

I don't see any pictures...

 

[ducccky]

i goofed when i did this 1. i have another post that has the pictures.

 

[All4Eggz]

can you link the post that has pics plz?

 

[ducccky]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/sapphire-gems-gender.1464929/

 

[clickchicks]

Sapphire Gems are supposed to be sex-linked. Males have the barring pattern on their feathers, so if these are SGs, they are for sure males.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Not sure if they're actually Sapphire Gems, but they are both cockerels. Second looks like an Olive Egger. Where are they from?

 

[ducccky]

both were labeled as Sapphire Gems at Tractor Supply in MN

 

[the_peanut_coop]

both were labeled as Sapphire Gems at Tractor Supply in MN

I don't find tractor supply breed lables reliable

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

both were labeled as Sapphire Gems at Tractor Supply in MN

Sapphire Gems are a cross between an Andalusian or Blue Plymouth Rock and a Barred Rock. They wouldn't have a crest. I think you have an Olive Egger. First could still be one however