Cream Legbars

[All Ball]

I think they are wonderful. I can only speak about mine, but their behavior reminds me of having cats - they are not unfriendly, but don't have the "lap chicken" thing going on that some other breeds have (a few of mine have been an exception). Mine lay well, and blue eggs are always appreciated more for some reason (though, yes, they are essentially the same). They forage well, take care of themselves well (know to get under cover before all the rest when a hawk comes) - I think that if all my chickens suddenly had to fend for themselves, the CLs would find it easiest. They are well camouflaged. You can tell boys from girls a hatch (which is AWESOME). 

I am not a breeder, I do not and will never show chickens, but they are a great backyard bird. I don't think I'll ever be without some in my yard. 

- Ant Farm 

I would add that I love my CLs, but be warned they can be real LOUD - mine aren't shrinking violets, as I guess is typical, and will let me know long and noisely if they want me to do something, like trot out the treats a couple hours early.

 

[Bantambird]

I know something is wrong with my birds if a hen is too quiet.

 

[rottlady]

first Cream legbar of 4 eggs hatched today and it's a boy

 

[rottlady]

this is my 5 week old cockerel, looks not good for his comb does it?
Tail is down because he is very unsure about where I set him. Usually it is up

 

[ChicKat]

first Cream legbar of 4 eggs hatched today and it's a boy

so cute and so little!

 

[Bantambird]

Here are the basket o' cockerels 2 weeks later!

 

[ChicKat]

Here are the basket o' cockerels 2 weeks later!

Really like that photo-- are you leg-banding them to keep track of who was a dark-downed baby and who wasn't? I always think I will know which is which for baby traits and then when they are about 10-weeks old -- I cannot tell them apart based on their baby picts unless I band them -- or one has a distinct thing -like a flaw in their comb or something that is always there.

 

[caychris]

My daughter cracked open a CLB egg the other day and said it was fertile so my boy finally caught her. So I stuck one of her eggs under my broody. we shall see.

 

[Bantambird]

Really like that photo-- are you leg-banding them to keep track of who was a dark-downed baby and who wasn't?  I always think I will know which is which for baby traits and then when they are about 10-weeks old -- I cannot tell them apart based on their baby picts unless I band them -- or one has a distinct thing -like a flaw in their comb or something that is always there.

I am very naughty, and have not marked them. I have the bands, and they are big enough, I guess I should get out there and do it! See? Keeping me on task! This is why I am posting on here!

 

[ChicKat]

I am very naughty, and have not marked them. I have the bands, and they are big enough, I guess I should get out there and do it! See? Keeping me on task! This is why I am posting on here!

It does help doesn't it? Trouble with bands when they are little is how often they need to be changed. Sometimes I put them on loose so they can "grow into them" -- Putting bands on new chicks -- for me just about impossible....