The Legbar Thread!

[ChicKat]

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Here are some varified B^sd birds

This is a pullet and the breeder said that the B^sd is what is causing 50% of the tail feather to be white. The breeder said that the base is always white with this barring but the tips are darker.

Somewhere, I have heard that barring has dark tips on all the feathers. Pull any feather from your BPR and the very tip will be black.
THAT is one contrast with my Legbars -- all the barred feathers are tipped in LIGHT not dark. -- interesting huh? Maybe someone with BPRS -- (mine are long gone) -- could take a look at their feathers.... Chicken Pickin? maybe you could check.. ;O)

Pretty NN above.
Thanks GaryDean26

 

[ChicKat]

Does anyone have any cream legbars for sale near harford county Maryland? I would like two hens and one rooster.

You might go to the Cream Legbar Club's website, and look under the membership directory and see if there is someone near you. Good luck!

 

[tdhenson86]

I just wanted to pop in briefly and say hello to everyone! I've missed you all! It's been incredibly busy doing grad school, working full-time, and managing my small farm. I hope you're all well!

 

[Red Banks]

 

[PDPercherons]

Reading both threads is extremely time consuming and intend to make it through. Taking notes as I go. Up to page 15 on here. I'm proud to announce that I finally own Legbars. 5 of 7 have hatched so far. 2 cockerels and 3 pullets. With the boys arriving first I was afraid I wouldn't be able to tell the differences easily between boys and girls. The pullet hatched and I reAlized it would be a piece of cake. Huge difference. Genuinely concerned as I read the lack of true genetic diversity. I'm sure it'll be discussed more as I read more. Practically 2 years of reading to catch up on.

 

[Red Banks]

One of the cockerels (8 weeks) with a wavy comb, I have three. His crest is wet.... it rained all day. He kept posing so I kept taking pictures. So is a good crest and a straight comb possible?

 

[ChicKat]

Reading both threads is extremely time consuming and intend to make it through. Taking notes as I go. Up to page 15 on here. I'm proud to announce that I finally own Legbars. 5 of 7 have hatched so far. 2 cockerels and 3 pullets. With the boys arriving first I was afraid I wouldn't be able to tell the differences easily between boys and girls. The pullet hatched and I reAlized it would be a piece of cake. Huge difference. Genuinely concerned as I read the lack of true genetic diversity. I'm sure it'll be discussed more as I read more. Practically 2 years of reading to catch up on.

Congratulations on your hatch!!

 

[ChicKat]

One of the cockerels (8 weeks) with a wavy comb, I have three. His crest is wet.... it rained all day. He kept posing so I kept taking pictures. So is a good crest and a straight comb possible?

one of the biggest challenges of the breed and for a male a good crest is a small crest.. For me the perfect crest would be large enough that I would surmise two cresting genes -- and a very definite crest.

 

[Red Banks]

one of the biggest challenges of the breed and for a male a good crest is a small crest.. For me the perfect crest would be large enough that I would surmise two cresting genes -- and a very definite crest.

I looked back at the gallery pictures on this thread. There are some beautiful roos and straight combs. Something to work towards!

 

[KPenley]

I looked back at the gallery pictures on this thread.  There are some beautiful roos and straight combs.  Something to work towards!

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If only the back of the comb is bending as it matures you can work on straightening it out daily or every other day with a bit of oil. If the base is crooked, cull heavily until you get straight combs. The cock crests should be visible, though sometimes they do flow into the hackle. Best wishes to everyone!

P.S. To all, There is plenty of genetic variety available in the USA, but perhaps certain areas are getting too concentrated with intense line breeding. If your birds are having poor productivity, I would encourage everyone to search out another line to add in carefully (with better productivity 5-6 eggs a week during laying cycles). Just be prepared to cull heavily since odd recessive traits pop up during the first couple of generations. There should be eggs and chicks coming available early next year all over the USA. Best wishes!