Opal Legbars

[gunslinger33]

I realize that Opal Legbars are a cross and not an actual breed, so personalities could be very different.

I am considering adding Opals but curious to their personality. Does the leghorn in them make them more skittish? How is their laying versus CCL (high quality stock)?

Thank you

 

[GaryDean26]

Bud Henry worked on the Isabel Leghorns from crosses of brown Leghorns and Lavender Orpington. Bud said about 6 years into the project that the Isabel Leghorns were less flighty and more calm than brown Leghorns.

So...I wouldn’t be worried about temperament from the Isabel Leghorns. Legbars are 90% Leghorn blood so they Opal variety should be abound the same genetic base as the Gold, Cream, or white varieties.

 

[Neolones]

I would not recommend this breed to anyone trying to have Urban backyard chickens. They are incredibly skittish, terrified of EVERYTHING & super flighty. I regret getting them, EVERY DAY. I debate every day if I should get rid of them. I am hoping when they start laying and mature a bit, they will calm a bit, if they don't I will definitely get rid of them. Yes, they are gorgeous birds, but not for my set up.