Cream Legbars

[GaryDean26]

Looks like a boy to me. The "whites" are not 100% sexable like the standard color legbars. I think most people have been taking guessing and then confirming them when the combs grow in 3-4 weeks. I think people who are selecting for the "whites" are getting pretty good at sexing them at hatch (probably 85% accuracy like a barred Plymouth rock). I have seen photos that show faint stripes for the girls and faint vee's on the heads of the girls. If you aren't seeing faint stripes or vee, then I am guessing this is a boy.

 

[Tumbleweed Farm]

Looks like a boy to me. The "whites" are not 100% sexable like the standard color legbars. I think most people have been taking guessing and then confirming them when the combs grow in 3-4 weeks. I think people who are selecting for the "whites" are getting pretty good at sexing them at hatch (probably 85% accuracy like a barred Plymouth rock). I have seen photos that show faint stripes for the girls and faint vee's on the heads of the girls. If you aren't seeing faint stripes or vee, then I am guessing this is a boy.

Thanks Gary Dean

 

[lonnyandrinda]

Well I just rehomed the lame chick, with 4 young kids plus life I just don't have time to do PT on a chick 6-8 times per day as much as I would like to keep her. I have to take her out of the chick chair, tape her legs, feed her, do PT, thread her feet back in the chick chair, and retape her legs (or else she pulls them up and flops back on her side) every time. And she still cannot even stand on her own let alone walk. The lady who took her works at a vet clinic and can take her in for the gals in the office to work with all day, so it really is a win-win situation. If the chick has a chance anywhere, she will make it there. I am pleased to find her such a good place to go though.

 

[WyoChickenMamma]

Well I just rehomed the lame chick, with 4 young kids plus life I just don't have time to do PT on a chick 6-8 times per day as much as I would like to keep her. I have to take her out of the chick chair, tape her legs, feed her, do PT, thread her feet back in the chick chair, and retape her legs (or else she pulls them up and flops back on her side) every time. And she still cannot even stand on her own let alone walk. The lady who took her works at a vet clinic and can take her in for the gals in the office to work with all day, so it really is a win-win situation. If the chick has a chance anywhere, she will make it there. I am pleased to find her such a good place to go though.

That is awesome.........win/win for everyone!

Edited to make the link to no where go away. lol

 

[Flaming Chicken]

Sold my extra cockerel to a very happy man in Coupeville Washington. He was so excited to have him. He was rattling off the whole breeding process and the genetics behind the cream legbar as we dropped him off. He wants some pullets when I start hatching them too. I think that Peeta the rooster will be very happy with his new flock and 20 acres to free range on.

 

[WyoChickenMamma]

Awe...I used to live in Coupeville when I was stationed at NAS Whidbey. I love that island, and would love to live there again someday!

 

[granites2001]

Absolutely SWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEET

 

[lonnyandrinda]

Was just informed today the little lame chick didn't make it, passed away overnight last night. The lady had the same suspicions I did about something worse than spraddle going on- neurological or something else given the lack of balance, head turning, trembling, and leg problems. So sad... well we give it our best shot!

Rinda

 

[normanack]

Was just informed today the little lame chick didn't make it, passed away overnight last night.   The lady had the same suspicions I did about something worse than spraddle going on- neurological or something else given the lack of balance, head turning, trembling, and leg problems.  So sad... well we give it our best shot!

Rinda

I've been reading a chicken genetics book lately. It lists ten different mutations causing neurological tremors and seven that cause seizures. The outcomes were nearly never good. Poor wee birdie. Thank you for caring for it!

 

[lawatt]

I already posted this photo in the Legbar thread, but can't help sharing (what's the practice on what to post here vs. there?) -- 2 day old cream legbar chick:




so delighted with her!!