Description
The Cream Legbar chicken is a rare British autosexing breed. It was created by Reginald Crundall Punnett and Michael Pease in the early twentieth century at the Genetical Institue of Cambridge University. It was developed by cross-breeding the Gold Legbar with White Leghorn and creme-colored Araucanas chicken. The Araucanas introduced the dilute creme gene (‘inhibitor of gold’) as well as the crest and the blue eggs into the variety. It was standardized in 1958 but nearly died out in the 1970’s as blue eggs were not in demand. Chicks can be sexed upon hatching by the down color and the pattern they form. They are both cold and heat hardy bird with an active, very curious, and charming personality. For a list of the best blue egg layers visit Cackle Hatchery’s Best Blue Egg Layers Blog.
The male has cream barred neck hackles and the saddle hackles are cream barred with dark grey and have cream tips. The back and the shoulders are mostly cream barred with dark grey. The wings have dark grey barred primaries and secondaries with cream tips. The breast and tail are barred dark grey and the crest is cream and grey. The female has softly barred cream neck hackles. The breast is almost salmon-colored while the body is silver-grey with broad barring. The wings are speckled with grey and the tail is silvery grey with light barring.
“Cackle Hatchery’s current breeding program includes the “Cream” and “Golden Crele” colors within our flock. Offspring will include both and percentage of each will vary.”
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Audrey Gibbs –
I wish I could edit my previous review, but this is the update- the hens are in lay and the eggs I get are beautifully vibrant blue/green (not sky blue) but they are small compared to all previous CCL I have had (from multiple other hatcheries). Even more significantly, two of the 4 hens have had serious leg/foot issues. One has a foot with toes that are too long, and the other has gone lame multiple times. I have never had these issues with any other chickens, including the others from Cackle, so I can only assume it is genetic issues.
Overall, I cannot recommend this breed from Cackle.
Audrey Gibbs –
Mostly nice, healthy birds. I got a mix of males and females. and one of the females was nearly bantam size and couldn’t make it with the rest of the flock once they were teenagers since these are already a small breed. The other females are okay but at night fly all the way to the top of the barn and poop on everything, and nothing I have done seems to convince them not to perch there – they just find a new spot and continue making a mess. The males all seemed healthy but only one has shown any interest in “roostering” and he is fairly aggressive now that he’s hitting the 5-month mark so I had to separate him. I am hoping at least they will lay blue eggs and not green… time will tell.
bdremington –
Excellent birds – healthy and resilient. They went through Hurricane Beryl, and we live in the middle of a thick bayou forest. Mosquitoes were insanely numerous for weeks, so a bout of fowl pox ran through them. The little roo had it the worst, the hens not so much, but they’re all healed up now, and two are laying (Late April BDs) Robin’s blue-colored miniature eggs. Very sweet temperaments, two of the hens love to be handled, and have their ceres lightly rubbed. No pecking wars in establishing the hierarchy this time, but they moved in with four established and bossy hens so maybe that had an impact…But even their play jousting has been mild. And the roo, is a bit of a gentleman. Color-wise, the hens are pretty, very busy with interesting patterning, ranges and fades of red russets, blondes, grays, blacks and whites with substantial head adornments and long bright white earlobes on some. Honestly, the color and patterning remind me a bit of a wild pheasant. And the roo is spectacular, with a giant comb and long wattles, and long dangling earlobes. His colors and patterns are very distinct from the hens, much bolder, very handsome. Now my happy flock is comprised of 4 CLB hens and a rooster, two Olive Egger hens and two Welsumer hens.
Loveland Acres Ranch –
A beautiful and docile breed to buy. Unfortunately, one seemed to have a wing deformity, but it does not seem to disrupt her quality of life. Otherwise, they are a happy and healthy breed!
spirit.haus –
These are beautiful birds. I was hoping their eggs would be more of a true sky blue, but they do have a hint of green much like easter eggers I’ve had. My roo is 7 months old, gorgeous, and still extremely friendly. The female chicks weren’t very hardy when they showed up, I got speckled sussexes and French black marans as well and they did much better the first two weeks than the CCLs did. I lost 2 out of 6 CCL babies pretty quickly, and one more struggled to heal her yolk sac and failed to grow for several weeks but she pulled through. They did include a few extra chicks which made up for it, and the ones that made it are beautiful birds now, just weren’t very sturdy chicks.
Jocelyn Chapman –
I am satisfied, though wish I had paid more attention to the information here on Cackle’s website as it’s quite different than what what I expected because of what you see for the breed elsewhere.
For example, other sources says the breed lays 280+ eggs per year, but Cackle’s only do 180-200. Also, look at the egg colors in the pictures, they are more green-blue than blue, this breed else where I’ve seen look BLUE rather than this.
My Cream Legbars are now over 6 months old and have been laying eggs for 2 months, all happy and healthy.
John Dixon –
I am very pleased. All of our birds arrived strong and healthy. All have now grown into perfect specimens of their breeds.
Shelly Gore –
Our Cream Legbars have been thriving! I order 4 and recieved 5 in the mail. I have one who is so sweet. She loves to be held or to sit on my shoulder while I’m in the run filling the pool for the duck and feeding everyone their daily snacks. These chickens lay beautiful Robin’s blue eggs and they have the sweetest temperments! They are quiet hens in general, not noise like other breeds. They announce with their egg song, but otherwise they are much quieter hens. My sweet Fiona likes to coo to me when she is with me. This breed also seems to be docile as well, none of that pecking order going on. They have beautiful feathers and plumes with each one distinct from the other.
Cackle Hatcherty did a great job with preparing and shipping my girls in the mail. They all came in healthly and happy. I will gladly do business with Cackle again in the future!
lindapenning –
Received very healthy chicks. I was a breeder previously and these look like good stock. Conformation is good and good cresting. This breed has always been one of my favorites with a good disposition. The pullets are just starting to lay so not sure how blue the eggs are. Have my fingers crossed. Thank you for some beautiful and healthy chicks.
Sue Cherrier –
I have 7 Cream Legbars – 4 are 2 years old and 3 are 23 weeks. We ordered more this year because we love our first group / they are the cutest little chicks ever. I’ve noticed their eggs get larger as they age. They are energetic, sweet, inquisitive and smart. As long as I have chickens / there will always be Cream Legbars!
Christine Navarro –
I ordered 3 cream legbars,all three are lovely ladies who have started laying blue eggs. They arrived healthy and lively and integrated into the flock. I am very pleased with my legbars
Erika Bontrager –
I am very pleased with my second order from Cackle Hatchery. I ordered 5 each of Cream Legbar, Chocolate Egger, and Salmon Favarolle. All three of these breeds are so cute in their own way, with adorable personalities. We had foxes take half our rainbow egg flock this Spring so this is my attempt to get those rainbow dozens again. Cream Legbars lay the most aqua-colored egg. What chickens are fed affects the egg size, shell strength, and taste. We order certified organic, non-gmo corn- and soy-free in bulk from a co-op of small farmers in the Midwest. Our hens’ eggs are on the medium to large size, some extra large. Only the Light Brahmas laid smaller eggs, but that is typical of that breed. I got those from another hatchery. Story on why you might want to get the Marek’s vaccine: My first time ordering Cream Legbars from Cackle Hatchery, I did not get the Marek’s vaccine and one of the hens did get Marek’s. She did not recover and we had to put her out of her misery. The other 4 were able to build immunity naturally, but one hen was not quite normal. Foxes got 3 of the others this past Spring. The one that is left is the rooster’s favorite, and apparently smart enough to evade foxes. Her name is Caramel and she’s a sweet, curious hen. In May this year, I ordered 5 more Cream Legbar pullet chicks WITH the Marek’s vaccine. I also ordered Stress Eez to add to their water when they are stressed. This second batch of Cream Legbars is noticeably larger than the first with no changes in feed or environment, so I attribute that to the Marek’s vaccine and Stress Eez. Perhaps the breeding has improved as well? I think the Stress Eez has benefitted our chicks this year. I would recommend getting that to help them recover from the arduous trip to your home. We also add other natural things to the water, but wanted to say I do think that Stress Eez helped.
tropicalchicki –
I ordered 3 Legbars and received 4. They all arrived happy and healthy in Puerto Rico! These have been some of the friendliest chicks I’ve ever raised. I gave them to my broody Orpington hen to raise, and it worked out great. They all love to sit in my lap, hang out, and are always up for attention. I would highly recommend them if you are looking for a fun, sweet chicken to add to your flock!
Andrea Dewey –
I recently added Cream Legbars to my growing flock. I ordered 5, and received 6 lively and healthy chicks. Of the different breeds I’m raising, these chicks have been the most social with us humans and tolerate being handled well. I can’t wait to see the beautiful blue eggs in our nests!
s.kress –
My 2nd order with Cackle (1st order was Welsummers and Bielefelders). As with my 1st order these chicks arrived healthy with zero issues. I had hesitated to order Legbars as I heard how flighty they were but I really wanted blue eggs and didn’t want Ameracaunas. They are only 7 weeks old but I have found them to be sweet, calm, and friendly. I live in S.C. so was able to put them in an outside coop and pen at 5 weeks old. As soon as they see me they are rushing to the door and I have no problem in picking them up and putting them on my lap.
I am retired so I have the luxury of being able to spend time with my chickens and I believe that is vital in obtaining a relationship with your chickens. Even if you only have 15 extra minutes in your day, spend it sitting with your chickens. It will not only help them to accept and come to trust you but it will be a de-stresser for you.
Thanks Cackle for another great hatch of chicks! I’m looking forward to seeing some blue eggs.
Ashley Schoenknecht –
I have docked stars because both of mine lay EXTREMELY SMALL EGGS. The eggs are a gorgeous blue, but just very small, in contradiction to the breed facts that state eggs should be M-L. They are noticeably small when in a carton with actual M eggs. Major bummer.
The chickens themselves are beautiful, feisty, and, as described, they LOVE foraging! If you’re buying them, hopefully you can provide them free roam space.
toddbethell56 –
I’ve run into Lymphoid Leukosis in Legbars several times already among different breeders and hatcheries. LL causes mortality at point of lay and slow maturity. Ordered 25 from Cackle because the reviews didn’t indicate anyone having issues with that and can say that I have not run into it with their birds. More than half started laying under 25 weeks. The quality of the individual birds with regards to SOP is all over the place but honestly with some selection you can get some nice birds. They have both Golden Crele and Cream varieties.
islandgirlsml –
I have to admit, my first experience with Cackle was not a good one. Out of the 16 chicks in the initial order, 11 survived the first 36 hours. Because it was cold here and the length of time it took the post office to deliver, I gave Cackle the benefit of the doubt. Glad I did because these girls arrived full of vigor and sass and every single one is thriving.
Crystal G –
Cream Legbar
I absololutely love them, I am still waiting for them to lay those awesome light tourquise eggs but they have so much personality and you have to love that fluff on the top of their heads.
Arkansas feather friend –
Excited to see them offered
I was so excited to see the Cream Legbars available through the Cackle Hatchery this season. My hens are just now 6 months old and haven’t started laying yet.. but it should be soon. I can’t wait! They are super cute , sweet, and have integrated well with the flock.
DEC –
Wonderful birds
All arrived healthy and lively. Beautiful mature bids now and nice large blue eggs. The rooster is a very friendly kids companion and the girls are very curious and love o roam and explore.
Shelia –
Happy healthy babies!
I ordered 20+ including this breed and all are grown, happy and healthy. 🙂 Will be ordering more.
Riley –
Great Chickens
Great Chickens, fast shipping. Chicks did great. Was able to auto sex the babies immediately. I got a straight run and half were roosters. It was fun to watch them grow off. Egg colors are really vibrant. I think they have done a nice job representing the breed for basic. These are not show birds. Keep that in mind but they aren’t bad.
Rae –
Definite Recommend
I was excited to see this breed offered. The colored egg I wanted and the appearance of the bird (male and female) were also very pleasing to me. My birds are now 5 months old. They haven’t laid eggs yet but their temperament is superb in our established, assorted batch of 100 chickens. Even the young roosters are calm. We expect good things from this breed and are very pleased we purchased. Our mail order delivery was 100% live rate – no losses or health issues to date. Our purchasing experience was top notch. Thank you Cackle Hatchery . . . you’re doing a great job providing healthy poultry!
Lisa H –
Hobby Farm
We love the addition of the Cream Legbars. My daughter shows in local fairs and they did very well. The green eggs are beautiful. Fairly docile although the rooster can be a bit protective of his hens.
Laura –
Cream legbars from Cackle Hatchery
Beautiful healthy chicks! Have had for several months. They even sent an extra! Will buy again.
Jake M. –
All in all good bird
Got them in May and just started laying end of October. Great color of plumage. A little bit flighty though. All in all I am happy. Rooster is very tame.
Dave –
creme legbars
From a May 8 hatch, there are no eggs yet, while the barred rocks are laying regularly.
BYJ –
I really like this breed.
This year is the first time that I have ever had any Legbar chickens, but I decided to order some to see what they are like. Well I really like them, and I am planning to order some more this spring! They are very pretty birds, with a mostly calm personality, not flighty, they are medium sized birds, with moderate flight ability. I am looking forward to their first eggs!
Crosswinds farm –
Egg laying machines
I have had cream legbars for about 5 years and I enjoy them. Great egg layers with blue eggs. Good personalities and very cute with their tuft of feathers on their heads.
Highly recommend to add diversity to your flock.
Allison P. –
Gorgeous and friendly
My cream legbar pullets are not only gorgeous but lay beautiful eggs. My egg customers as well as my children love them. The girls look fantastic and came happy and healthy in the mail!