Cream Legbar

Cream Legbar Chicken

The Cream Legbar chicken is a rare British breed known for its unique ability to be sexed at hatching based on chick down color and pattern. Developed in the early 20th century by Reginald Crundall Punnett and Michael Pease at Cambridge University, this breed was created by cross-breeding the Gold Legbar with White Leghorn and cream-colored Araucanas. The Araucanas introduced the crest and the gene for blue eggs, which makes the Cream Legbar stand out.

Cream Legbars are hardy birds, thriving in both cold and hot climates. They are active, curious, and have a charming personality. The males are distinguished by their cream and dark grey barred plumage with cream tips, while females have a silver-grey body with broad barring and a salmon-colored breast. The breed nearly disappeared in the 1970s due to low demand for blue eggs but has since regained popularity.

Cream Legbars Egg Capabilities:

Cream Legbars are great layers, 280 medium blue eggs per year. I have one in my flock named Scarlett O’Henna. When she was a chick she was super friendly and docile, hung out at the bottom of the pecking order without bothering the others. But as time went on and I added more chickens to the flock, Scarlett got a little bossy. When our flock leader Bitty passed away, Scarlett didn’t hesitate to step up and take the top spot. Now she’s the queen of the coop as long as she gets her snacks first!

Despite Scarlett’s bossiness, Cream Legbars are generally friendly, calm, and human-friendly birds so they’re a great addition to any backyard flock.

Characteristics of Cream Legbars:

Cream Legbars, sometimes called Crested Cream Legbars, are easy to spot with their little pom pom on top of their heads. These chickens are pretty and practical. They do well in cold and hot climates, are lightweight, active, and great foragers. They are quiet so perfect for urban or suburban areas where noise is a concern.

One of the best things about Cream Legbars is their single comb which can stand up or flop over to the side – like Scarlett’s! They rarely go broody so if you’re mainly looking for egg production this is a great breed. They’re not good for meat production let’s be real we’re buying them for those blue eggs!

Do Cream Legbars lay blue eggs?
Yes, Cream Legbars are known for laying striking medium-sized blue eggs, producing around 280 of these lovely eggs annually. Their distinctive plumage, a blend of cream hues with subtle black barring, is complemented by a small crest atop their heads.

Do Cream Legbars lay green eggs?
While Cream Legbars primarily lay light blue eggs, they can also produce eggs in a light green shade. This autosexing breed is not only unique for its egg colors but also for the fact that you can reliably order female chicks, ensuring you're getting hens.

How rare are Cream Legbar chickens?
Globally recognized as one of the top auto-sexing breeds, the Cream Legbar remains a rarity in the United States. The hens are silver-grey with a salmon-colored breast and a small crest, while the roosters boast a cream-colored body with long, cream saddle feathers and dark gray barring on their breast and tail.

What age do Legbar lay eggs?
Cream Legbars typically begin laying eggs between 5 to 6 months of age. Once they start, you can expect them to produce around 150-200 eggs each year.

What chicken lays purple eggs?
If you're looking for eggs with a unique appearance, consider the Heritage Welsummers. These chickens lay beautifully speckled eggs in various shades of brown, which can sometimes appear light purple due to their intricate speckling pattern.

• Poultry Show Class: Not Applicable
  
• Weights: Hen—–5 lbs
  
• Rooster——6 lbs
  
• Pullet–4 1/2 lbs
  
• Cockerel—– 7 lbs
  
• Purpose and Type: Egg Laying; Production
  
• Egg Shell Color: Minty Blue, Aqua Blue
  
• Egg Production: 180-200 eggs per year (estimates only)
  
• Egg Size: Medium-Large
  
• Temperament: Active
  
• Gender Accuracy: 85-90%
  
• Fertility Percentage: 60-75%
  
• Broody: Variable
  
• Mating Ratio: 12 Females to 1 Males
  
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
  
• Country of Origin:  Britian
  
• APA: No
  
• TLC: No
  
• Breeder Farm Source: Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline or strain of Cream Legbar since 2017.