Cream Legbars

[jophus]

So, I'm new to CCL. Bought some chicks from a guy that had some really nice stock, mainly to add some more color to my egg basket. Wasn't really looking for them, but the chicks were reasonably priced and local, so I picked up a few. I know they have quite a following, but what makes them special to those of you who have been keeping them a while?

 

[KPenley]

So, I'm new to CCL. Bought some chicks from a guy that had some really nice stock, mainly to add some more color to my egg basket. Wasn't really looking for them, but the chicks were reasonably priced and local, so I picked up a few. I know they have quite a following, but what makes them so special to those of you who have been keeping them a while?

Blue eggs, Autosexing so you know what you have from hatch, most have gentle temperaments, and they are great foragers!

 

[jophus]

Blue eggs, Autosexing so you know what you have from hatch, most have gentle temperaments, and they are great foragers!

Thanks. All of those things appealed to me as well. One of the cockerels has already decided he wants to be my buddy after having him here about 2 days. This mans birds were beautiful, but I noticed his roosters were more Crele colored than many I see. I personally prefer that, but was wondering about the implications if I decided I loved them so much that I decided to invest in some show quality birds. His were of excellent type, just a little more colorful.

 

[KPenley]

That's what I'm talking about!  Look how much darker Grey is than his father!  And there is no way I would have guessed that looking at your pairing.  They sure had great white earlobes to work with =)  One thing I've noticed when the males have a nice overall shape, is that their head and neck arch reminds me of a pretty horse.
So Goldilocks has some reinforced genetics that you couldn't know where there...

Do you have some examples of barring that you prefer on a rooster?  

Those two were the same rooster at different ages yes on the genetics. I'm still on the fence about wether it was a melanin thing or the first hint of proper barring in a pullet ( since at that time most of my girls were smoother in color, lacking visual barring), but
I culled that line. I decided to make a new pairing and now have a grand daughter of Grey with Cider. I'll look into barring pics but need to go to bed.

 

[caychris]

Thanks. All of those things appealed to me as well. One of the cockerels has already decided he wants to be my buddy after having him here about 2 days. This mans birds were beautiful, but I noticed his roosters were more Crele colored than many I see. I personally prefer that, but was wondering about the implications if I decided I love them so much that I decided to invest in some show quality birds. His were of excellent type, just a little more colorful.

There has been a lot of debate on what exactly is the cream color anyway. If you are seeing more butter in your cream its not such a bad thing. Chestnut while permissible in some areas is something most agree on as something to minimize if possible.

The color pattern is extremely complex so most come to the conclusion breed the bird you like. (You will probably do that anyway) if there is enough of a difference in a the breeding populace to warrant another Legbar then that is something to take up after they settle on exactly what is "Cream" Legbar.

 

[jophus]

There has been a lot of debate on what exactly is the cream color anyway. If you are seeing more butter in your cream its not such a bad thing. Chestnut while permissible in some areas is something most agree on as something to minimize if possible.

The color pattern is extremely complex so most come to the conclusion breed the bird you like. (You will probably do that anyway) if there is enough of a difference in a the breeding populace to warrant another Legbar then that is something to take up after they settle on exactly what is "Cream" Legbar.

I see. It is highly doubtful I would ever show any LF, cause I have my hands full with the little ones. But I like to stay as true to the breeds I raise as I can.

 

[KendyF]

Blue eggs, Autosexing so you know what you have from hatch, most have gentle temperaments, and they are great foragers!

x2, add beautiful.

 

[ChicKat]

Ok, sorry that I misunderstood. Yes, I was surprised that those dark ones were only two generations later from my first birds. You have to be careful when breeding and really pay attention to what pops up if you line breed. In this case the daughter of the birds pictured was bred back to her father.
Grey and Lucy

Grey had pretty dark barring across his chest, but it wasn't very even.

The girl on the right was their daughter Goldilocks

I know...Jack again...but I really like his darker barring across the breast.

Good examples,
I'm surprised too at the variation in the neck hackles of the two pullets - goldilocks - or maybe not surprised - but the look markedly different...

 

[ChicKat]

x2, add beautiful.

X3 and quirky and unique - and still a bit rare.....LOL

 

[BuffyBugSlayer]

The newest additions only 3 hatched out of 14 eggs 7 made it to lockdown


Shows the interesting color variations


Looks like 1 girl and 2 boys

Congrats! You are increasing your flock slowly but surely!