Cream Legbars

[CommanderBaa]

Thanks Sol2go! I got his parents from Greenfire last fall, the line(mix) before Rees. My very determined silkies hatched him after I had sold my rooster, when I thought I was done with Cream Legbar roosters. After lurking and learning from y'all what to look for in a decent cream roo, it's nice to hear that he might be a keeper for a while at least. It would be nice to be able to turn off their crows (sssssssssssssssssssssssss), at least until 6 or so. When I can get the roosters in their rooster box, it is better, but our coop is open air, so the sound travels really well. Any suggestions there would be great! I would love it if they would put themselves in their rooster box at night, which is a giant wooden shipping box, so I don't have to.

Thanks again and have a great day!
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[ChicKat]

Thanks Sol2go! I got his parents from Greenfire last fall, the line(mix) before Rees. My very determined silkies hatched him after I had sold my rooster, when I thought I was done with Cream Legbar roosters. After lurking and learning from y'all what to look for in a decent cream roo, it's nice to hear that he might be a keeper for a while at least. It would be nice to be able to turn off their crows (sssssssssssssssssssssssss), at least until 6 or so. When I can get the roosters in their rooster box, it is better, but our coop is open air, so the sound travels really well. Any suggestions there would be great! I would love it if they would put themselves in their rooster box at night, which is a giant wooden shipping box, so I don't have to.

Thanks again and have a great day!

hi commanderB,
also seeing a very nice long back, good tail angle and straight comb. :O)

 

[sol2go]

Thanks Sol2go! I got his parents from Greenfire last fall, the line(mix) before Rees. My very determined silkies hatched him after I had sold my rooster, when I thought I was done with Cream Legbar roosters. After lurking and learning from y'all what to look for in a decent cream roo, it's nice to hear that he might be a keeper for a while at least. It would be nice to be able to turn off their crows (sssssssssssssssssssssssss), at least until 6 or so. When I can get the roosters in their rooster box, it is better, but our coop is open air, so the sound travels really well. Any suggestions there would be great! I would love it if they would put themselves in their rooster box at night, which is a giant wooden shipping box, so I don't have to.

Thanks again and have a great day!

In general I have found shrubs and trees help to soften sound transmission, in addition to anything you might modify at the coop.

If the wooden crate is on the ground, elevating it may attract the chickens to roost inside. I have quite a few different coops, and each flock seems to have different preferences. Some like to sleep inside on a roosting bar, others prefer a nesting box, and some roost outside in the protected run. It's easier to train them when they are young, possibly by shutting them in at night, than trying to change habits as they mature.

Glad to know you reconsidered Cream Legbars, it looks like you are off to a good (re)start.

 

[Red Banks]

One of my little girls.... She looked so cute just sitting there. At 4 weeks.

 

[Red Banks]

Just taking pictures..... 5 weeks

 

[ChickChuck22]

Just taking pictures..... 5 weeks

beautiful birds, just love those yellow eggs

 

[Red Banks]

beautiful birds, just love those yellow eggs

Thank you. I have to share what happened.... while I was busy taking these pictures I didn't realize I had left the coop door slightly ajar. About five escaped and then I had to chase them all over the yard. They are quick!

 

[Fire Ant Farm]

Such lovely birds!!!!

- Ant Farm

 

[ChickChuck22]

Thank you. I have to share what happened.... while I was busy taking these pictures I didn't realize I had left the coop door slightly ajar.  About five escaped and then I had to chase them all over the yard.  They are quick!

They certainly are! I remember one of my girls escaped from the newbie isolation coop, spent about half an hour chasing her round the field, but they are sweeties!

 

[terrip824]

Love the bird pics. Hope they didn't make you run to far to get them.