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I have had cream legbars for years and love them enough to even keep CL roos. (Keeping a roo... that's true love of a breed! LOL) They are layers so they are a smaller chicken. Mine have all been quite docile and, even though they are not pets, some of them walk right up to me. Egg color varies...

I've lost a hen to this in the past and it is frustrating when you don't know what to do. I'm grateful for your time, expertise, and detailed instructions. Free egg breakfast whenever you're in town!!!

I have hatched purchased eggs to get specific breeds. It's a LOT of fun and a great learning experience - even for adults. Of course, you then have to figure out what to do with the cockerels! I'm too squeamish to "convert" them to meat for the table so I find others who want them. I keep a roo...

After what I just spent on my new coop, PLEASE don't tell my husband we could have gotten one for $2,023!

Extra protein is an excellent recommendation during the molt and especially important now. In northern Utah, this year's long, warm fall was our version of being on the French Riviera! Our chickens are half-naked because they are molting but we're supposed to get snow on Sunday.😲 I'm using...

Heat lamps are dangerous. I had one and I wouldn't use one again. Clips break, chickens squabble, ... I also have a Cozy Coop. I use it, when needed, for raising chicks in an uninsulated coop until they feather in and can be introduced into the flock. I have not had any problem with it. Any...

What works for one flock may not work for yours. I feel it is best to manage your flock's care and feeding based upon your observations of their behavior, appearance, and eggs. Every chicken is different as is each flock's environment. Here is my example: I had my hens on layer feed (usually...

Great instructions! I'll use this in my new run next year. We'll talk to the hubby about adding ducks then!!! :yesss:

I'd like to think your reasons are behind ALL the new chicken caretakers. Teaching kids the responsibility that goes with keeping animals, using the chickens' (ahem) outputs to create a sustainable vegetable crop, and enjoying living more simply yet richly. Who knows what the next generation...

I recently sold a chicken tractor I didn't need anymore. (Our chickens have talked us into giving them a much larger free range space permanently. Chicken thoughts: :yesss:) I was surprised that most chicken newbies thought a wire chicken tractor with virtually no protection from sun, rain, or...

You will LOVE your cream legbars. They are one of my favorite breeds and I never tire of watching kids react when they see the colored eggs for the first time!:love It's worth the effort to inquire with your chicken owning neighbors about predators in the area. Even some carrion eaters will...

My free-ranging flock includes several Cream Legbars. These chickens lay eggs that vary in color from aqua green to pale blue. It gets very cold here with plenty of snow and they fare quite well. Egg production is pretty good but not great, averaging 4 per week. Cream Legbars are in the category...

Nylon fish net is not readily visible to aerial predators. You may be able to reduce or eliminate the loss of aerial predators, and the associated damage to your net, by using netting material that is visible and reflective. We have a large number and variety of hawks and have had great results...

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It took me a while to acquire and raise my flock. And it wasn't without some problems. But I love the flock and their eggs are beautiful. Here's what I have and what they lay: White egg: 55 Flowery Beige/tinted egg: Smaaland Green-blue egg: Cream Legbar Blue egg: Ameraucana Green egg: Olive...

I looked into Whiting True Blues. Sadly, they are not cold hardy types.