Breed Overview: Sapphire Gem Chickens

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The Old Swede's Farm

The Old Swede's Farm

2 жыл бұрын

Rich talks about our Sapphire Gem chickens, their size, egg laying output, physical characteristics, and behavior.
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@WhiterunAcademy
@WhiterunAcademy Жыл бұрын
We have 5-6wk old Sapphire Gem girlies, live in Southern MN. They already have great and distinctive personalities and are just hilarious. Our twins plan to show them at the SCFF through 4H. Thank you so much for this and other videos you have on these adorable hens.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm Жыл бұрын
It'll be fun to see how they do in SCFF. Keep us posted on how your hens do. Thanks for stopping by!
@WhiterunAcademy
@WhiterunAcademy Жыл бұрын
@@TheOldSwedesFarm will do!
@shellyclausen3376
@shellyclausen3376 3 ай бұрын
We got 10 of these from someone selling flock. These girls are awesome. Super friendly and large eggs. They come running every time they see us. We free range and have no issues. We highly recommend these birds with no regrets.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 3 ай бұрын
They really do have large eggs. Great layers and foragers! Glad you've got a bunch! Cheers Shelly!
@calicooaks8295
@calicooaks8295 Жыл бұрын
My S/O wanted chickens. I was totally against it. I toldhim if I have to feed and care for them I have to like what I'm looking at. I picked out our birds as days old chicks. We got 4 Sapphire Gems, 2 Barred Rocks and 2 Easter Eggers. My Gem girls are the first to lay. I love what they look like and I like their attitudes. I cannot let my birds free range be cause we are surrounded with hawks, owls and kites. The last batch of hens he had all got carried off, one at a time. I like my birds and want them protected. These eggs are better than anything I ever bought at the grocery. We live in Florida and these birds have done very well in our extreme summer heat!
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm Жыл бұрын
We have never had the Easter Eggers but we know you'll love the Gems and Rocks. Great layers and good hens! It's too bad you have so many predators and they can't free range. At least they've got a great, loving home! We love the eggs from our hens. They are so tasty! Enjoy all the eggs. Your Rocks should start laying any day now. Keep us posted! Cheers!
@Pennies_on_the_dollar
@Pennies_on_the_dollar 2 жыл бұрын
Boy they sure do have some amazing color breakup! Sounds like all around they are very good ladies, esp good egg layers!! Well you have to have some that are naughty to keep you on your toes Mr Rich!! Cheers my friend, thank you for bringing us along!!
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
They are gorgeous! No doubt about it. Really, I've got so much to worry about, I don't need anyone being naughty!! Thanks for watching Nelson. I'll get to your new video tonight or in the morning! Happy Easter!
@Pennies_on_the_dollar
@Pennies_on_the_dollar 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheOldSwedesFarm 😁😁👍😉 No worries, thank you you my friend, Happy Easter as well!!
@mithzthecoolmom7012
@mithzthecoolmom7012 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Friend... That's a Lovely Sapphire chicken.. so fluffy .. this is Mithz watching from Riyadh Saudi Arabia
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
They are beautiful hens and really good layers! Thanks for watching Mithz! Cheers from Minnesota to Saudi Arabia!
@valkyrie1066
@valkyrie1066 Ай бұрын
Yep...we have two, Ashley, the hen, looks just like a younger and skinnier version of your adult hen. The other is Earl, splash, with SIGNIFICANTLY larger feet and comb. Seven weeks; and we're calling it! One boy, one girl. (bought straight run)
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm Ай бұрын
You get a little bit of everything with that duo. Some of our Gems were naughty. It'll be interesting to see how your pair act. I would bet the rooster will be big. Keep us posted. Cheers!
@Minnesota_Mama_Bear
@Minnesota_Mama_Bear 2 жыл бұрын
290 eggs. That's pretty good. The egg size is what peaks my interest. Nice to see you Holly! 💚🌞
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Holly does get on camera here & there! She says hello Jennie! This bird is more slim (torpedo) shaped but they lay XL eggs. We'd get more! Take care!
@keithrobinson1331
@keithrobinson1331 2 жыл бұрын
Good looking chickens 🐓
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
They are beautiful girls and there is quite a variance from bird to bird. No two are alike. Beautiful and great layers!
@VirginiaFruitGrower
@VirginiaFruitGrower 2 жыл бұрын
These Gems are quite the gem! Good egg size, good forager, docile, and beautiful.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
They have been the "total package" for us so far. We will definitely add more in the coming years. Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers!
@kalavarathanthram1043
@kalavarathanthram1043 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful colours wonderful views enjoy watching my friend ❤️
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers!
@vineyardchickshomestead
@vineyardchickshomestead 2 жыл бұрын
Very pretty breed! We have always stayed with one breed but they definitely would be one to consider if we expand! Thank you!
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous hens that are torpedo shaped, great layers and can handle hot or cold weather. They can be a bit naughty though! Thank you for watching and commenting! Cheers!
@user-sm4lr6fs9b
@user-sm4lr6fs9b 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice video enjoyed watching always stay connected.🌷
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting! Have a great week!
@RickyVentures
@RickyVentures 2 жыл бұрын
Hello from Minnesota. Fun video!
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking in Ricky! Cheers!
@satrangi5596
@satrangi5596 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, I am your new subscriber , let’s stay connected , looking forward to your amazing content
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting! We appreciate your support! I will check out your channel too. Cheers!
@asmaetravel
@asmaetravel 2 жыл бұрын
Another amazing sharing 🙂many thanks for your efforts keep posting more amazing videos gonna watch them 💕 stay safe 🌟🇹🇷👍 Stay connected 💓🌹wish you all the best 💞💞 See you soon friend💞🌸🌸
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting again! I appreciate all your support! Stay connected! Cheers!
@toddandangelbrowning2920
@toddandangelbrowning2920 3 ай бұрын
I have one left that looks identical to the one in the video. She is one tough ole gal. She has survived a raccoon attack that took a rooster, and four hens. Her comb was ripped halfway down and she was bloodied, and laying in the coop when I found her. She was almost dead. I took her to the steam beside the coop, and hand fed her water. She perked up enough to walk off under her own power in about 10 minutes.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 3 ай бұрын
Chickens are tougher than you'd think. We've never had an attack like that, but I've seen a few things where you'd think the hen would just roll over and die. They are tough!
@flowerfolkfarm3553
@flowerfolkfarm3553 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rich! Love their colouring, very pretty colours, that’s interesting about the size of the eggs! Hahahaha naughty chickens 🐓 😅 love them! Sam is very cute 😊
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Big eggs Anita! I'm really pleased with them! Sam is cute but she can be the naughty one! Holly loves her though!! Cheers!
@flowerfolkfarm3553
@flowerfolkfarm3553 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheOldSwedesFarm 😆😆
@Kappucinokiss1
@Kappucinokiss1 Жыл бұрын
I love my gems, they’re cute, bold and great layers they love to talk though 😊. I’m glad I chose them over lavendar orphingtons
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm Жыл бұрын
They are beautiful birds and great layers. Ours have developed a bad reputation as they've aged. They are the brutes of the henhouse and we're going to sell them this summer. Too much picking on the others. I hope yours will keep a good attitude!
@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors
@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful chickens Rich and Holly
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
They are gorgeous girls! They are naughty too! I caught one across the street in our neighbor's garden! Buy these girls at your own rick!! Cheers Joey & Kris!
@Ade_Official-d4e
@Ade_Official-d4e 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome upload 😍
@kod-ee-wom-pl
@kod-ee-wom-pl 2 жыл бұрын
Hello! Nice sharing 😃 Its a lovely farm. The animals are growing happily 🐔 Have a wonderful day 😊
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and the kind words! We appreciate your support!!
@WhiskeynSunshineOffGrid
@WhiskeynSunshineOffGrid 2 жыл бұрын
Very pretty bird. Thanks for the review of the gems.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting Shelley! They are gorgeous birds and great layers. You'd love them!
@asmaetravel
@asmaetravel 2 жыл бұрын
New friend 🇹🇷
@DawnRaeB
@DawnRaeB 2 жыл бұрын
I like this video. It seems like my very young Sapphire Gems are pretty docile also. I have others in my flock that are much more flighty and difficult to get back into the coop at night.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Gems will be a favorite of yours. Good foragers and great production. They will also be lap chickens for you. I warned you though about them being naughty. They'll be the ones that will work their way out of your cage! Cheers Dawn!!
@gardeningmadeeasywiththeol3945
@gardeningmadeeasywiththeol3945 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rich, the Sapphire Gems are really nice looking chickens, and great to see Holly as well ! Best Wishes, Paul & Nadj.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
They are really beautiful, although they can be the naughty girls! Holly and I were just rewatching your tulip video. You've got such a beautiful, organized, manicured home and yard! We're working on our Farm but it seems unorganized compared to your estate! Happy Easter Paul & Nadj!
@gardeningmadeeasywiththeol3945
@gardeningmadeeasywiththeol3945 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheOldSwedesFarm Hi Rich, thanks for your reply. Please feel free to watch the Tulip video as many times as you like !! I wish that we did have a beautifully manicured home and garden - parts of it are a real mess at the moment. Hopefully things should improve as we move into Summer. Best Wishes, Paul & Nadj.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
@@gardeningmadeeasywiththeol3945 If you've got a mess, you're doing a great job of hiding it from the camera! Cheers Paul!
@gardeningmadeeasywiththeol3945
@gardeningmadeeasywiththeol3945 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheOldSwedesFarm Thanks Rich, we will give a tour of the garden as soon as possible. Best Wishes.
@CampSilkie
@CampSilkie 2 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful bird, I do like the coloring. Nice overview. Thanks
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting! They really are beautiful birds! Great layers and beautiful........and a bit naughty!!
@ebbywald4563
@ebbywald4563 2 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous healthy looking flock!
@juanisgarden5356
@juanisgarden5356 2 жыл бұрын
They are beautiful birds!!
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
They are gorgeous birds and great layers. Cheers Juani!
@draperone371
@draperone371 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. We have just gotten our saphire and so far they are my son's pets. The girls hear him and here they come
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm Жыл бұрын
This breed can be very friendly. Some of ours run up to us every time we are outside. Others are a bit more reserved and stay back. You Son sounds like he's got some great pets!!
@draperone371
@draperone371 Жыл бұрын
@@TheOldSwedesFarm thank you
@ALittleFishintheKitchen
@ALittleFishintheKitchen 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the breed review! They really are gorgeous birds that seem to have a lot of personality!! Amazing on the egg production too 💖👍
@lorikrafft8197
@lorikrafft8197 Жыл бұрын
I love these birds. I had one baby chick put it died after only one week. I was so sad because I think they’re so beautiful. I will try again maybe next year the rest of my chicks survived.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm Жыл бұрын
They are a very beautiful breed. Such gorgeous color. Great foragers and layers. Sorry you lost a chick. Take care and keep us updated on your flock! Cheers!
@Wingman-yl3qq
@Wingman-yl3qq Жыл бұрын
Very healthy flock you have! Thank you for sharing this information 🙏
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm Жыл бұрын
Our girls are a happy and (mostly) healthy flock! Thanks for stopping by to watch and comment! Have a great weekend!
@rhondaredeemedprodigal
@rhondaredeemedprodigal 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my that is simply beautiful ❤️. Love the colors 💕
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
They are gorgeous Rhonda. Beautiful in the sunlight! Cheers!
@rhondaredeemedprodigal
@rhondaredeemedprodigal 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheOldSwedesFarm yes I'm sure 😊. Thank you for sharing things like that. It's nice to see.
@backtonature433
@backtonature433 2 жыл бұрын
Love 🐔😍😍😍
@pjourneys5337
@pjourneys5337 2 жыл бұрын
Good bread !
@8EACRESHOMESTEAD
@8EACRESHOMESTEAD 2 жыл бұрын
They ARE pretty!!!
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous hens and great layers! Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers!
@MiniatureChickenChannel
@MiniatureChickenChannel 2 жыл бұрын
Those Sapphires are really beautiful...I almost ordered some....but went Black Australorps with some Americanas instead. So far, the little bearded Americanas are super chill and fun to play with while the australorps are not quite as tame yet.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
The Sapphires were an impulse buy last year and I'm so glad we grabbed them! We've never had Australorps or Americanas. We've bought based on temperament and egg production, so we have what we have. I'll have to explore the two breeds you mentioned. Cheers!
@MiniatureChickenChannel
@MiniatureChickenChannel 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheOldSwedesFarm I'm surprised you guys haven't had a little of everything yet lol...as you have a really nice mix of breeds. The americana/easter-eggers are super cute when small....and super tame by nature. Of course, they all get major "play" time as I raise them for pets more-so than produce. Take Care!
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
@@MiniatureChickenChannel We've been all about the production. I know the Easter Eggers are cute but I had heard they don't have big production or big eggs. All our girls have had XL eggs, and lots of them!! Thanks again for watching and commenting! Cheers!
@KitchenGardenTherapy
@KitchenGardenTherapy 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful chicken))
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
They really are beautiful ladies! Thank you for watching and supporting our channel! Cheers!
@MinuteontheMountain
@MinuteontheMountain 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, that's a pretty bird. Thanks for sharing the information on it.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous girls and great layers! Cheers!
@LifewithBlindaandChuck
@LifewithBlindaandChuck 2 жыл бұрын
Those are really great looking chickens, Rich.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
They really are beautiful girls! Thanks for watching!
@goforit8
@goforit8 2 жыл бұрын
Good looking birds, and good layers. Thanks for info. Great video.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching! You're right - great lookers and great layers! Cheers!
@TheCowEmporium
@TheCowEmporium 2 жыл бұрын
It’s nice that they are easy going! Their colouring is beautiful.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous girls and great layers! I'll trade you a couple for a cow!!! Cheers Annette!
@TheCowEmporium
@TheCowEmporium 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheOldSwedesFarm 😁
@MyHumbleNest
@MyHumbleNest 2 жыл бұрын
I made an impulse buy when picking up chicks just five weeks ago. I have two gems and I love their personalities. They are almost feathered out now so will be outside soon. I have noticed they like the roosting bar more than the Rhode Island Reds and are great scratchers! Thanks for giving me more joy to look forward to. I love how they are personable!
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you found the Gems. In our experience, you'll like them more than the Reds. They aren't as bossy and produce great eggs. The Gems can be naughty and (I think) they can be girls to break eggs. Great foragers and not as dominating. Let's me know how they work out for you. Cheers Janet!!
@HasnajudAlim
@HasnajudAlim 2 жыл бұрын
Breed Overview Ang Dami mong alaga na mga Chicken ang Taba nila
@MadAcreFarms
@MadAcreFarms 2 жыл бұрын
This was such an awesome video! Great info!!
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! This is a beautiful bird and they are great layers! Thanks for watching! Cheers!
@RagnaroksHomesteading
@RagnaroksHomesteading 2 жыл бұрын
Great assessment of the breed. We added a dozen of them to our flock last year on a whim and have been pleasantly surprised by their resilience, performance, and productivity. They fit right in with our girls and roam the woods foraging with the best of them. Thanks for spotlighting the Sapphire Gem!
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you've got these girls. Like you said, great performance and they fit in easy. We'll definitely add more, when the time comes. Thanks for watching!!
@organixgirl
@organixgirl 2 жыл бұрын
How or when do you allow them to roam and do you ever lose any? We have a large fenced area and the neighbor has ducks wild ducks he feeds and some waddling ones so I was thinking since he has them my chickens should be able to wander also.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
@@organixgirl We keep the girls in a smaller fenced area outside from the time they have feathers until they are about three months old. Once they are similar size to the older chickens, they are allowed to roam on our entire property. We have lost one to a feral cat, one to a hawk and one ran away. That's not bad for the 60 we've had over the past two years. If you've got a fenced area, and no older chickens, they could probably roam from the time they are fully feathered. Just make sure you can watch for hawks, neighborhood cats, etc. The girls will love to forage!
@kl1958
@kl1958 Жыл бұрын
Looks like these Sapphire Gems are near the perfect bird next to the Barred Rock. Thanks again!
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm Жыл бұрын
They are good layers and foragers. The one thing I don't like is that they can be naughty. One will fly over fences that they're not supposed to. One picks on others, and one breaks eggs. We're looking to sell those three to keep the peace. I'd still take a Barred Rock over these. Thanks for watching Kevin! Have a great week!
@kl1958
@kl1958 Жыл бұрын
@@TheOldSwedesFarm You have a great week as well! Thank You.
@eduardochavez3196
@eduardochavez3196 Жыл бұрын
I have two of those Gems and they are very smart and growing very big. I’m excited to start collecting eggs in a couple of months. Truly beautiful birds
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm Жыл бұрын
They produce good sized eggs! They can be large birds and often pick on the others. We decided not to keep ours after they became bullies. Keep us posted how your hens do.
@eduardochavez3196
@eduardochavez3196 Жыл бұрын
@@TheOldSwedesFarm I can definitely tell the difference in size with my other birds, so far they seemed to be the head of the flock and haven’t picked on the rest. We are keeping close attention though because I realized after I got them they can be bullies.
@mamtachampawativlogger7651
@mamtachampawativlogger7651 2 жыл бұрын
48 👍🏻🤝🔔👈 beautiful 🌹🙏
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@outdoorstours
@outdoorstours 2 жыл бұрын
Such a nice vlog, i like your lifestyle and videos, thanks for sharing dear. All the best. Many Greetings from Germany. See you
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and your kind comments! Where do you live in Germany? I spent a week in Holzminden. Loved the food, beer and how friendly everyone was! Cheers from Minnesota!
@outdoorstours
@outdoorstours 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheOldSwedesFarm I live in around Stuttgart , Baden- Württemberg, do you know here?
@DigPlantWaterRepeat
@DigPlantWaterRepeat 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a gorgeous bird Rich!
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
She sure is. You need a couple to help give you some fertilizer!! Cheers Janey!
@ForTheLoveOfHomes
@ForTheLoveOfHomes 2 жыл бұрын
I want to learn more about the different breeds. Thanks for this video. Good info brother!
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
I've got several Breed Overview videos. I think I also have a playlist. I hope they help!
@mithzthecoolmom7012
@mithzthecoolmom7012 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful chicken's right there
@bonniebethel1234
@bonniebethel1234 8 ай бұрын
I have 9 hens and 1 rooster. As always supposed to be all hens. Got them as babies. They are now almost 2 yrs. I love them. They are very friendly & curious to see what your doing. They do talk a lot. They lay large to x large brown eggs, mostly x large. They did fine in our cold weather last winter, we get down to single digits. The rooster is probably going to be chicken nuggets soon. He has been attacking me for months but I have a young one I hand raised so he will be taking his place. Im hoping he will stay sweet.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 8 ай бұрын
We've never had a rooster but I've heard this breed can be nasty. I think they would be tall. The eggs can be huge with these girls, even from the small hens. Thanks for sharing your experience! Cheers!
@247rug
@247rug Жыл бұрын
They are great birds. They really lay but if you recycle and using used egg cartons you're definitely going to have a problem fitting they're eggs in with the others. A person almost needs XXL egg cartons. Huge eggs and a lot of double and triple yolks.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm Жыл бұрын
We use plastic egg cartons for our egg customers and they comfortably hold XL eggs. If there are XXL, we generally keep them for our personal use. Thanks for stopping by to watch!
@shanpatrickbaker988
@shanpatrickbaker988 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic hens. Some of them do outperform my Plymouth/Barred Rocks in laying. They can get pretty thick if you want to eat them too. My favorite overall pets in my flock are Czech Sapphires (of about 15 types) and only my Australorps are as fun to be around. Just a lovely bird.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm Жыл бұрын
We haven't seen the Gems outlay the Rocks. At times, bigger eggs but not more of them. We've heard good things about the Australorps but have never had them in our flock. Thanks for stopping by to watch (and comment)! Cheers!
@patricevarietyvlogz
@patricevarietyvlogz 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice, all chicken are healthy..
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
They are such beautiful birds and healthy! Cheers!
@pinesedgefarm1155
@pinesedgefarm1155 2 жыл бұрын
Some nice looking chickens! Just purchased a few Isa browns to add to my flock. Might have to try those next time.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
We just ordered some ISA Browns that will come in a couple weeks! We can't wait to add a new breed to our flock!
@daveyboy8907
@daveyboy8907 Жыл бұрын
Isa browns,gems and golden comet make a unbeatable flock.
@sultanamoriamvlogs1579
@sultanamoriamvlogs1579 2 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous.Stay connected
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and commenting! I will check out your channel!
@bluebirdhomestead
@bluebirdhomestead 2 жыл бұрын
such a beautiful colored chicken!
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Each one is unique in their color, from all grey to dark blue. Gorgeous birds!
@bluebirdhomestead
@bluebirdhomestead 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheOldSwedesFarm a gorgeous bird indeed 👍
@solinvictus6424
@solinvictus6424 10 ай бұрын
I got one by mistake. It's my best chicken.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 10 ай бұрын
Our ended up having a lot of attitude and picked on the other hens. Great layers but we didn't like the attitude. I'm glad it's your best hen! Thanks for stopping by!
@organixgirl
@organixgirl 2 жыл бұрын
They are very pretty birds also I'll have to get some later
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Keep me posted if you get some! Thanks for watching and commenting!
@YogiHollowFarm
@YogiHollowFarm 2 жыл бұрын
They sure are beautiful!
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Yes they are! Do you have some Gems Lisa?
@YogiHollowFarm
@YogiHollowFarm 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheOldSwedesFarm We believe the rooster we were gifted is a Sapphire Gem.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
@@YogiHollowFarm Wow! Let me know how the rooster behaves. I've heard they can really get territorial and charge humans. I've seen a Rhode Island Red rooster charge me. I don't want any aggressive roosters around, if we ever get one! Cheers Lisa!
@YogiHollowFarm
@YogiHollowFarm 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheOldSwedesFarm so far he has been delightful and an amazing addition to the flock. He is very protective over the hens doing his job well! We love Dwight!
@forced4motorsports
@forced4motorsports Жыл бұрын
It's very strange how someones experience with the same breed can be so polar opposite. 3 out of 4 of my Sapphire Gems are not just bullies, but psychopaths. They don't just do the territory run of thing or fain peck if a lower bird gets too close, they jump on backs, go after necks, corner and mentally torture my Easter eggers relentlessly, chasing them for no reason, and keep them away from food and water. They often do this in pairs like a gang. They can be across the 500 sq ft run and will seek out another bird to bully! What's worse is they lay small eggs. Smaller than a small you would find in a store. I think I got a batch that were crossed with bantams at one point in their line - and perhaps a rooster with a seriously bad disposition.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm Жыл бұрын
It is interesting that yours are so different. We do not have any roosters so maybe that plays into it. Ours took forever to molt. I think it was about six weeks. They also are laying smaller eggs. I will not get this breed again due to egg size. Thanks for sharing your experience. Sorry it hasn't been good with your Gems. Cheers!
@bonniebethel1234
@bonniebethel1234 8 ай бұрын
Wow that is different. My hens are sweet. But the rooster is horrible and is headed to the freezer. He even jumps at the run if you walk by it. Mine also lay large to x large brown eggs. I always have trouble fitting them in cartons. Im sorry you had such a bad experience with them.
@Sarshy
@Sarshy 5 ай бұрын
I have 5 coming to our flock this year and am super excited. Thank you for the review! I wanted to ask if you guys vaccinate your chicks (or have them vaccinated) ever since your flock had Marek’s?
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 5 ай бұрын
We do not have any of them vaccinated. They are sprayed so they don't get sick when they eat poo as they grow. So far we've only had the one die of Mareks. We've had everything cleaned and we keep the stress down. It had to be stress related. We keep everything cleaned just to keep the dust, dirt, etc. down. Enjoy the Gems.
@beesandseeds
@beesandseeds 2 жыл бұрын
They are beautiful. I’d be curious to know if they tend to get broody
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
We have never had one even hint at being broody. We've had ten Sapphires for a year. They don't have time to be broody. They're always out foraging!
@Foodcazt
@Foodcazt 2 жыл бұрын
This is an incredible video👌 Its good you take care all of them so well. I really appreciate your hard work & amazing skills. Your videos show your passion & dedication👍Your new Subscriber with big like 776😃Hope to see you soon. Stay connected💕💕
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing! I'll check out your channel too! Cheers!
@barbmaxwell8550
@barbmaxwell8550 2 ай бұрын
I saw your video and I just purchased some sapphire gems and I’m wondering you mentioned can they fly over a 6 foot fence is what I’m wondering
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 ай бұрын
We have a four-foot fence around our garden. The corners of the garden are supported with wood posts and supports. None of the hens likes to land on fencing. They will land on the wood supports and get in the garden. It was only the Gems that would do it. If you can fence in an area with fencing and t-posts, you should have better luck. If you watch a garden video of ours, you should be able to see the supports I'm talking about. Hope this helps. If you've got other questions, just let me know. Cheers Barb!
@truthhurts2094
@truthhurts2094 Жыл бұрын
Are these the same as “blue Plymouth rocks”? If I heard right it’s half a blue Plymouth Rock and half regular barred rock that you have there. We’re getting blue Plymouth rocks and hope they are nice as your birds
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm Жыл бұрын
You're right, half Blue Plymouth Rock and half Barred Plymouth Rock. We've never had the Blue Plymouth Rocks. Let us know how they behave. Take care!
@Thomasfarmstn
@Thomasfarmstn 2 жыл бұрын
Question, do different breeds of chickens taste better than others? Is there a Black Angus of chickens?
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
The birds we have are mostly for egg production although these can be cooked. I have never heard that one breed tastes better than others Russ. I'll look into it though. Have a great week!
@jamiescountryliving
@jamiescountryliving 2 жыл бұрын
They are gorgeous 😍 if I can find them I'd love to ad them to my flock. Thank you
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
You would love them. Beautiful and great production! Cheers Jamie!
@coreyshine6720
@coreyshine6720 2 жыл бұрын
tractor supply seems to offer safire gems regularly
@jamiescountryliving
@jamiescountryliving 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you.. I'll keep checking there too
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
@@jamiescountryliving I have seen them at Tractor Supply too. One complaint that I have heard is that they are not great at sexing the chickens. If you're looking for hens, you might get a rooster! Be careful!
@jamiescountryliving
@jamiescountryliving 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheOldSwedesFarm ok thank you very much
@CaponeCabin
@CaponeCabin 2 жыл бұрын
Hey guys!! So what do you think over all for a egg layer that's also a good meat chicken?
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
We have bought all our birds based on egg production. They consider all our girls dual purpose but none of our breeds really have a large breast for meat. When it comes time to retire some of the girls, I think they will be more "stock pot" chickens versus roasters. Hope that helps.
@CaponeCabin
@CaponeCabin 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheOldSwedesFarm it does thank you!
@davidguenzel1913
@davidguenzel1913 Жыл бұрын
Where in Minnesota are you located?
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm Жыл бұрын
We're about 45 minutes southwest of the Twin Cities. Out in the middle of nothing! We love it!
@makingithappen5178
@makingithappen5178 2 жыл бұрын
Are these the ones who lay the blue eggs?
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
Ha! Good one Sven! One day a year they will lay colored eggs! Thank you for watching and commenting!
@makingithappen5178
@makingithappen5178 2 жыл бұрын
@@TheOldSwedesFarm Well. After all, they are blue.
@amberemma6136
@amberemma6136 4 ай бұрын
I thought they were a cross between a blue or splash Andalusian rooster and a barred rock hens?
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 4 ай бұрын
Nope. Blue Plymouth Rock and Barred Plymouth Rock. A cross from the Czech Republic. Thanks for stopping by to watch. Cheers!
@amberemma6136
@amberemma6136 4 ай бұрын
Do you actually breed them yourself? Do you have pictures or videos of chicks and adult birds you've crossed? Just curious because I've read and heard several different breeds that are made to make those crosses.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 4 ай бұрын
@@amberemma6136 We do not breed any chickens ourselves. No roosters here. We buy our chicks as day-old chicks. I don't want any barnyard mixes and want to have pure hens that we can guarantee. We buy everything from Hoover's Hatchery in Iowa. They've provided real quality chicks so far.
@nasaroom1571
@nasaroom1571 Жыл бұрын
I can't find any Sapphire Gem in my country Thailand for sale. Can you send internationally? I want to raise him so much
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm Жыл бұрын
We do not breed them and I am not sure of the rules for sending internationally. Check with a breeder in the US (Hoover's Hatchery) and see if they can send internationally.
@nasaroom1571
@nasaroom1571 Жыл бұрын
@@TheOldSwedesFarm This treasured bird is said to be crossed with a Blue Plymouth rock and a Barred Plymouth Rock. I will try this method instead and see how it goes. thank you very much.
@camfritz1449
@camfritz1449 Жыл бұрын
You must not have many things around that would kill them. I have raccoon, possum, hawks and owls. I have to keep them in a wire covered pen. I wish they could walk around and eat bugs and grass ect.
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm Жыл бұрын
We have hawks, eagles, owls, racoons, skunks, fox, coyotes, feral cats & cars. I bet, over three years, we've lost one to each (two to cats). We buy more chicks than we need, knowing some will die. Some also are lost to disease, accidents (jumping out of trees), etc. They have safe spaces to get under if a hawk flies over and most of the other predators are at night. The gain of free ranging outweighs the losses. Just our opinion.
@bellyacres3jillyandkerry281
@bellyacres3jillyandkerry281 2 жыл бұрын
My Sapphire Gem was my earliest layer, and laid all through winter. She's my fav. However my Sapphire Gem Rooster is now in the freezer. He kept attacking me and Kerry. Bach (her name) actually had laid two eggs in one day twice even!
@TheOldSwedesFarm
@TheOldSwedesFarm 2 жыл бұрын
I have never had a rooster but I've heard the Gem roosters are naughty too! Two eggs in one day! Wow! You hit the jackpot!! Cheers!
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