light breed · United Kingdom
Cream Legbar
An auto-sexing breed (chick down color reveals gender at hatch) that lays attractive blue eggs. Active foragers; need space to roam.
| Size class | light |
|---|---|
| Weight (hen) | 5 lb (2.27 kg) |
| Weight (rooster) | 6 lb (2.72 kg) |
| Eggs per year | 200 |
| Egg color | blue |
| Egg size | medium |
| Climate tolerance | All climates |
| Temperament | friendly |
| Goes broody | rarely |
| Noise level | moderate |
| Beginner-friendly | No |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
Is the Cream Legbar right for your flock?
The Cream Legbar is a light breed that's better suited to experienced keepers. Hens lay around 200 blue eggs per year and tolerate most climates well.
Temperament: friendly. Broodiness: rarely. Noise level: moderate.
What this breed needs
- Coop space: about 3 sq ft per bird inside the coop. Run the numbers for your specific flock size in the coop size calculator.
- Climate fit: adapts to a wide range of climates with no special accommodations.
- Eggs: a steady, reliable producer — a good general-purpose layer.