What is a sapphire gem?

[eblaylock]

Does anyone have current pictures of their roo?
Because he was white-dot-less and darker, I'm not 100% sure he is SG.
It's been a fun, yet confusing few months, for sure!!

 

[Barbs Girls]

I just have girls!

 

[kmom08]

Anyone notice any brown feathering in your sapphire gems? I ordered 6 female sapphire gems from Hoovers Hatchery, one has brown feathering in the neck. It's very odd, I don't see any brown in the others at all.

They are 11 weeks old as of today. Pictures taken this morning.

 

[Barbs Girls]

Well that is really interesting! No both of my girls have dark blue/black feathers on their necks. Can’t wait to see what yours looks like as she grows!

 

[PachecoPeeps]

Anyone notice any brown feathering in your sapphire gems? I ordered 6 female sapphire gems from Hoovers Hatchery, one has brown feathering in the neck. It's very odd, I don't see any brown in the others at all.

They are 11 weeks old as of today. Pictures taken this morning.
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Oh wow none of mine had feathers like that either. That’s interesting. I have one who has one shiny blue feather in between her wing blades but nothing like yours.

It does make for an interesting contrast though.

 

[KikiLeigh02]

I don't know if Hoover's sells them, but that looks like it could be a Blue Copper Marans.
Also I'm also from Western, KY!

Anyone notice any brown feathering in your sapphire gems? I ordered 6 female sapphire gems from Hoovers Hatchery, one has brown feathering in the neck. It's very odd, I don't see any brown in the others at all.

They are 11 weeks old as of today. Pictures taken this morning.
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[renk777]

Anyone notice any brown feathering in your sapphire gems? I ordered 6 female sapphire gems from Hoovers Hatchery, one has brown feathering in the neck. It's very odd, I don't see any brown in the others at all.

They are 11 weeks old as of today. Pictures taken this morning.
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VERY little. Only a sporadic feather here or there but Def there. Mine are from Hoover via TSC

 

[renk777]

Hey there! I posted a pic on another thread, and was pointed in this direction. My daughter brought home a chick that was supposed to be a sexlinked sapphire gem pullet back in March.
She, I mean he, is such a good chicken. lol
I wanted to share these pics with y'all!

Gorgeous! And your chic looks just like all of my girls did as chicks so we now know light coloration/light legs is NOT a sex linked feature. I think the only determining factor is indeed, that darn head spot that disappears way too soon. My roos are much lighter....I'll try to get a pic today as it might be their last day. Though they're so personable, I'm struggling with the idea of sending them to camp. I prepared myself early on by naming them Freezer and Camper :/

 

[eblaylock]

Gorgeous! And your chic looks just like all of my girls did as chicks so we now know light coloration/light legs is NOT a sex linked feature. I think the only determining factor is indeed, that darn head spot that disappears way too soon. My roos are much lighter....I'll try to get a pic today as it might be their last day. Though they're so personable, I'm struggling with the idea of sending them to camp. I prepared myself early on by naming them Freezer and Camper :/

I truly was in denial, even though his comb and waddle made a statement! Then the noises came...lol...still tried to deny. Finally, I had to figure out what I was going to do.
I am looking at some 6 week old pullets this weekend. Quarantines and integration is the next part of this experience!
Yes, please post pics prior to the dinner plate!!!

 

[eblaylock]

They do look blue copper maran-ish!!
Gorgeous coloring!!!