A Production Blue chicken is a popular hybrid, often a cross between a Rhode Island Red and a Blue Australorp, known for its striking blue-gray plumage and high brown egg production (around 250+ large brown eggs/year). These dual-purpose birds are valued for their efficient egg-laying and good temperament, making them great backyard flock additions for both eggs and meat.
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Production Blues
Price range: $12.00 through $35.00
| Age | |
|---|---|
| Approximate Laying Age | 5 months |
| Autosexed or Sex Link | No – Autosexed/Sex-linked |
| Average Adult Weight | 5-7 lbs |
| Beginner Friendliness | Good for beginners |
| Bird Type | |
| Breed | |
| Broody | Not very Broody |
| Clean or Feathered Leg | Clean |
| Comb | Single Comb |
| Conservation Status | Not Listed |
| Egg Color | |
| Egg Size | Large |
| Eggs per year | 250-300 |
| Feather Type | Normal |
| Foraging Ability | Good |
| Handles Confinement | Good for Coop Life |
| Heritage Breed | Not – Heritage Breed |
| Hardiness | Yes – Cold and Hot Hardy |
| pa_laying-seasonality | 434 |
| Leg Color | Yellow Legs |
| Muffs/Tufts/Beards | No Muffs or Tufts or Beards |
| Noise Level | Average – Noise in the morning |
| Primary Purpose | Dual Purpose |
| Rarity | Common |
| Temperament/Disposition | Friendly |
