My three Cream Legbar chick are now three-weeks old

[Joeschooks]

At five weeks, I think the chicks are getting too big for my little brooder.
#creamlegbars #creamlegbarchicks

They are lovely! Something I’ve wondered with legbars is can you still tell the sex of the chick as they age? What I mean is, obviously they’re autosexing but say you forget to put leg rings on the chicks at a day or two old could you still be sure of sex when they are say 5 weeks old? I’ve done a number of hatches but yet to try legbars. They are next on my list I think!

 

[Shepshill]

They are lovely! Something I’ve wondered with legbars is can you still tell the sex of the chick as they age? What I mean is, obviously they’re autosexing but say you forget to put leg rings on the chicks at a day or two old could you still be sure of sex when they are say 5 weeks old? I’ve done a number of hatches but yet to try legbars. They are next on my list I think!

I don’t know the answer. I am new to chickens and even newer to Cream Legbars and raising chicks. I hope someone knowledgeable will answer your question.

 

[IamRainey]

So cute! But just wait until you see how handsome they'll be when they get their mature feathers. And you'll just love it when they start laying their pretty blue eggs.

I have been saving mine and hollowing them out to make cascarones for my grandson for Easter. Can't wait to see his reaction!

 

[Shepshill]

The three chicks moved to a 4ft x 8 ft covered run in the barn so they would have a roomy place to grow. I included a heat lamp since the barn is currently unheated and temps get below freezing at night. I think they will stay here for a few weeks before moving to their coop.

 

[Shepshill]

So cute! But just wait until you see how handsome they'll be when they get their mature feathers. And you'll just love it when they start laying their pretty blue eggs.

I have been saving mine and hollowing them out to make cascarones for my grandson for Easter. Can't wait to see his reaction!

What a neat idea!

 

[Shepshill]

Chicks are doing well in their grow-out pen in the barn.

 

[Shepshill]

Now six-weeks old with lots of cute crest action. #creamlegbar chicks #creamlegbar #raising chicks

 

[drumstick diva]

Love their crests

 

[Shepshill]

Love their crests

Me, too!

 

[Shepshill]

I can hardly wait to see the finished product.