Cream Legbar

The Cream Legbar is a striking British breed admired for its auto-sexing chicks, elegant cream and silver plumage with a crest, and beautiful blue eggs. This active yet friendly dual-purpose bird offers excellent production, hardiness, and unique traits—making it a favorite for backyard flocks and those who enjoy colorful eggs and easy sexing.

Purpose: Dual-purpose (eggs)
Egg Color: Blue to blue-green
Egg Size: Medium
Production: 180–280 eggs per year
Mature Weight:
- Hens: 5–6 lbs
- Roosters: 7–7.5 lbs
Temperament: Active, curious, friendly
Hardiness: Good cold and heat tolerance

Cream Legbar hens typically begin laying around 20–24 weeks of age. They are reliable producers of those vibrant blue eggs and maintain good output through the seasons with proper nutrition and lighting.

They feature a single comb and a distinctive crest on the head, along with auto-sexing genetics that allow day-old sexing by color patterns (males lighter, females darker). Their feathering provides decent insulation, making them adaptable to various climates when given good shelter and ventilation.

Cream Legbars display a lovely cream base with lemon or silver barring and a perky crest that adds charm. They are excellent foragers that do well in free-range setups, bringing both productivity and visual interest to the flock. Egg shade can vary slightly from sky blue to greenish tones depending on genetics and diet.

Hatching Egg Description: Cream Legbar hatching eggs are medium-sized with attractive blue to blue-green shells. These high-fertility eggs hatch into auto-sexable chicks with the breed’s signature crest, growing into hardy, active layers that produce those beautiful colored eggs. Customers love them for the convenience of sexing, unique appearance, and strong egg production.