Cream Legbars

[BuffyBugSlayer]

After my ordeal with the muted color "pullets" that ended up being cockerels, I'm very happy to say that I'm the proud mama of a CL pullet thanks to ChicKat! Here's some pics of my pretty little girl that hatched last night and her hatch mates, 2 silkies and an OE.

What a pretty little girl. Congrats!

 

[KendyF]

I'm already anticipating getting a couple more CLBs next year. I'm totally in love! Yes, Strawberry makes that distinctive trill when she gets snuggled in. She really does seem to have a mission simply to nap on me.

I'm asking a question now about their value. Why do hatcheries charge such a royal price for these little gems? Is it the blue eggs? Surely they can't be all that focused on temperament, or does that factor in to their commanding such a high dollar value?

The way I feel about Strawberry, and Legbars, I'd pay whatever they asked.

Totally supply and demand as ChicKat stated. They were imported not that long ago, they are a striking looking bird, lay a blue egg, auto-sexing, even as a new breed they are more stable than the EEs. Add the great personalities and you have a bird which is very desirable.
Mine are friendly, but not as friendly as my Red Stars, now the Red Stars drive me nuts! I push them away, and tell them to go play. They have to dig in my purse, and if I try to eat outside they will literally grab food out of my hands. It is like having a poorly trained dog. I am so happy you love the Legbars.

 

[artblueggwanter]

a couple of my chicks died from breathing problems, what can I do so they don't all get sick?

 

[ChicKat]

a couple of my chicks died from breathing problems, what can I do so they don't all get sick?

You might want to put your post with a lot of details in the chicken diseases and emergencies thread. They will want to know the ages of you chicks, and what the symptoms were, for example and other information to help people form a diagnosis and suggest what to do. There isn't enough information to say they died to provide you much information back.

Here is a link to diseases.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

you could even find someone who has already expereinced what you did - if you type - 'chick breathing problem' in the search box at the upper left of each page -- it says 'Forum Nav:' Then hit go -- looks like it is at the bottom left of each page too. Hopefully you will get every answer you need there...

 

[ChicKat]

Totally supply and demand as ChicKat stated. They were imported not that long ago, they are a striking looking bird, lay a blue egg, auto-sexing, even as a new breed they are more stable than the EEs. Add the great personalities and you have a bird which is very desirable.
Mine are friendly, but not as friendly as my Red Stars, now the Red Stars drive me nuts! I push them away, and tell them to go play. They have to dig in my purse, and if I try to eat outside they will literally grab food out of my hands. It is like having a poorly trained dog. I am so happy you love the Legbars.

I think maybe this is because you didn't take the morsel - turn your back on the flock and run to the far end of the pen......

 

[azygous]

Supply and demand. I'll buy that!

 

[Rancher3535]

a couple of my chicks died from breathing problems, what can I do so they don't all get sick?

Medicated feed, ACV in their water.

 

[Scatterknit]

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?

X2 what everyone else said but you know what else? The fact that the folks on this board interested in this breed are so incredibly generous with their time and help. They are so kind and you will not find anyone saying anything unpleasant about your birds. This is a great group. They will give you honest answers but they are kind and helpful, not superior and judgmental.

 

[artblueggwanter]

thank you, I got apound of med feed and some stuff for their water . keeps them hydrated

 

[Bawk]

 
Totally supply and demand as ChicKat stated.  They were imported not that long ago, they are a striking looking bird, lay a blue egg, auto-sexing, even as a new breed they are more stable than the EEs.  Add the great personalities and you have a bird which is very desirable.  
Mine are friendly, but not as friendly as my Red Stars, now the Red Stars drive me nuts!  I push them away, and tell them to go play.   They have to dig in my purse, and if I try to eat outside they will literally grab food out of my hands.  It is like having a poorly trained dog.    I am so happy you love the Legbars.

I think maybe this is because you didn't take the morsel - turn your back on the flock and run to the far end of the pen......

Hilarious!