The Sapphire Splash is a color variation of the Sapphire Gem Chicken, both of which are fairly new chicken variations and relatively difficult to find. Since the breed is so new, they are only available through a handful of selected hatcheries. The Sapphire Gem typically has blue plumage, with gold and grey around the head and neck, while the Splash variety is far lighter in color, with darker splashes of blue or grey throughout their body. These birds are known to be hardy animals that tolerate cold well and are excellent egg producers. Read on to find out more about this rare, unique chicken breed!
Quick Facts About Sapphire Splash Chickens
Breed Name: Sapphire Splash
Place of Origin: Czech Republic
Uses: Eggs, meat
Male Size: Up to 7 pounds
Female Size: Up to 5 pounds
Color: Blue, grey, white
Lifespan: 6โ8 years
Climate Tolerance: Cold and hot weather hardy
Care Level: Easy to care for
Production: High egg production, 290โ300 eggs per year
Sapphire Splash Chicken Origins
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The Sapphire Gem was initially developed in the Czech Republic, although little is known about the exact origins of the breed. They are said to be a cross between a Blue Plymouth rock and a Barred Plymouth Rock, although this is mostly speculation. Unfortunately, even less is known about the origins of the Sapphire Splash, except that they were developed from the Sapphire Gem in recent years. Sapphire Splash Chicken Characteristics Sapphire Splash chickens, like Sapphire Gems, are hardy birds that are highly tolerant to both cold and hot climates. They typically reach 5โ7 pounds in weight and are docile, easy-to-care-for birds. They are known to be affectionate birds that enjoy being close to their owners, even cuddling onto their ownerโs lap at times! They are known to be excellent foragers and are a great choice for a free-range flock. While they are calm and docile birds, they are highly alert and aware of predators. Uses Sapphire Splash chickens are prolific layers, considered to be among the best layers around, and produce around 300 large brown eggs per year. These chickens are medium-sized and donโt get that big, so they are rarely kept for meat production. Since they are such docile and affectionate birds, once their egg production slows after 2โ3 years, they are most often kept as pets. Appearance The Sapphire Splash is similar in appearance to a Sapphire Gem, but instead of the dark, lavender-blue, and grey plumage of the Gem, the Splash has light, almost white-grey plumage with โsplashesโ of darker blues and greys. Both the roosters and hens have the same coloring, although roosters tend to have a darker neck and head at times and may have the characteristic white dot of Gems on their head.
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Population/Distribution/Habitat Sapphire Gem chickens are a new chicken breed, and the unique Sapphire Splash color variation is even more so. These unique birds were developed entirely in captivity and are only available through a handful of small hatcheries, so they can be extremely difficult to find. Are Sapphire Splash Chickens Good for Small-Scale Farming? Since Sapphire Splash chickens are such prolific layers, they are an ideal choice for small-scale farming. They are not big birds and are not suited for meat production, but they are docile, friendly, and easy to care for. They are also hardy animals that tolerate hot and cold conditions well. With their beautiful plumage and gentle temperament, Sapphire Splash chickens make great additions to any backyard flock!
See also: Swedish Flower Hen
Featured Image Credit: Micaries, Shutterstock
The Sapphire Splash is a color variation of the Sapphire Gem Chicken, both of which are fairly new chicken variations and relatively difficult to find. Since the breed is so new, they are only available through a handful of selected hatcheries.
The Sapphire Gem typically has blue plumage, with gold and grey around the head and neck, while the Splash variety is far lighter in color, with darker splashes of blue or grey throughout their body. These birds are known to be hardy animals that tolerate cold well and are excellent egg producers.
Read on to find out more about this rare, unique chicken breed!
Quick Facts About Sapphire Splash Chickens
Breed Name: Sapphire Splash
Place of Origin: Czech Republic
Uses: Eggs, meat
Male Size: Up to 7 pounds
Female Size: Up to 5 pounds
Color: Blue, grey, white
Lifespan: 6โ8 years
Climate Tolerance: Cold and hot weather hardy
Care Level: Easy to care for
Production: High egg production, 290โ300 eggs per year
Sapphire Splash Chicken Origins
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The Sapphire Gem was initially developed in the Czech Republic, although little is known about the exact origins of the breed. They are said to be a cross between a Blue Plymouth rock and a Barred Plymouth Rock, although this is mostly speculation. Unfortunately, even less is known about the origins of the Sapphire Splash, except that they were developed from the Sapphire Gem in recent years.
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Sapphire Splash Chicken Characteristics
Sapphire Splash chickens, like Sapphire Gems, are hardy birds that are highly tolerant to both cold and hot climates. They typically reach 5โ7 pounds in weight and are docile, easy-to-care-for birds. They are known to be affectionate birds that enjoy being close to their owners, even cuddling onto their ownerโs lap at times! They are known to be excellent foragers and are a great choice for a free-range flock. While they are calm and docile birds, they are highly alert and aware of predators.
Uses
Sapphire Splash chickens are prolific layers, considered to be among the best layers around, and produce around 300 large brown eggs per year. These chickens are medium-sized and donโt get that big, so they are rarely kept for meat production. Since they are such docile and affectionate birds, once their egg production slows after 2โ3 years, they are most often kept as pets.
Appearance
The Sapphire Splash is similar in appearance to a Sapphire Gem, but instead of the dark, lavender-blue, and grey plumage of the Gem, the Splash has light, almost white-grey plumage with โsplashesโ of darker blues and greys. Both the roosters and hens have the same coloring, although roosters tend to have a darker neck and head at times and may have the characteristic white dot of Gems on their head.
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A post shared by ๐The Crystal Hens๐ (@thecrystalhens)
Population/Distribution/Habitat
Sapphire Gem chickens are a new chicken breed, and the unique Sapphire Splash color variation is even more so. These unique birds were developed entirely in captivity and are only available through a handful of small hatcheries, so they can be extremely difficult to find.
View this post on Instagram
A post shared by ๐The Crystal Hens๐ (@thecrystalhens)
A post shared by ๐The Crystal Hens๐ (@thecrystalhens)
Are Sapphire Splash Chickens Good for Small-Scale Farming?
Since Sapphire Splash chickens are such prolific layers, they are an ideal choice for small-scale farming. They are not big birds and are not suited for meat production, but they are docile, friendly, and easy to care for. They are also hardy animals that tolerate hot and cold conditions well.
With their beautiful plumage and gentle temperament, Sapphire Splash chickens make great additions to any backyard flock!
- See also: Swedish Flower Hen
Featured Image Credit: Micaries, Shutterstock
