Silverudd’s Blue Chickens
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Silverudd’s Blue Chickens Silverudd’s Blue is a rare Scandinavian breed designed for cold-hardy, green egg production. With beautiful variations in plumage and a calm demeanor, it's a standout choice for sustainable homesteading and unique egg sales.
Disclaimer: Chicken breed information is based on general sources. Always verify details with a trusted local expert or chicken breeders.
Silverudd’s Blue Chicken Facts Quick List.
- Breed Name: Silverudd’s Blue
- Type: Heritage
- Cross Origin: Swedish landraces × Leghorn × Rhode Island Red
- Rarity: Rare
- Average Adult Weight: Rooster: 6.5 lbs (3 kg), Hen: 5.5 lbs (2.5 kg)
- Lifespan: 6–8 years
- Bird Color(s): Blue, Black, Splash
- Egg Production: 230–270 eggs/year
- Egg Color: Green
- Meat Production: No — egg-focused
- Temperament: Calm, Friendly, Hardy
- Cold/Heat Hardiness: Cold Hardy
- Broodiness: Low
- Notes / Special Traits: Green egg layer, developed by Martin Silverudd in Sweden
Silverudd’s Blue Chickens Tips, Tricks and Hacks
- Rare Swedish breed — excellent winter layer.
- Green eggs add color diversity to egg baskets.
- Hardy and docile — easy for beginners.
- Three feather colors due to blue gene: blue, black, splash.
- Not known for meat — focus on high egg output.