This treasured bird is said to be crossed with a Blue Plymouth rock and a Barred Plymouth Rock. We know about this mysterious chicken because the Sapphire Gem is a cross between heritage and hybrid chickens and was developed in the Czech Republic. In fact, you can only purchase this chick from a handful of hatcheries, and it even appears as though one hatchery has the name Sapphire Gem trademarked. Most hatcheries that sell this little gem are vague in their descriptions, and that’s probably because it’s a new variety of chicken. The Sapphire Gem is not an actual breed of chicken and is not recognized by the APA. There is conflicting information on this variety of chicken, but everyone seems to agree that this bird is a new favorite. Scouring the internet for information on this rare variety will most likely lead you down a dead-end road or to the local jewelers’ websites. Also known as the Sapphire Blue Plymouth Rock or Blue Plymouth Rock, the Sapphire Gem is all the rage for novelty and specialty chicken fanciers.

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