Characteristics of the Legbar chicken breed
Throughout Europe, as well as beyond its borders, the Legbar breed of chickens has recently gained popularity. The crested, cream-colored hens lay eggs in a unique blue hue. In Russia, the bird is also gradually spreading and becoming a favorite in any poultry house. Such chickens have a calm disposition, their appearance is distinguished by stateliness, which inclines to the choice of this breed. It is a mixed type and is equally suitable for both meat and egg products. The most amazing sight is the eggs of the legbar chickens in the video brown cream blue turquoise and green.
Breed of chickens Legbar
Adult Legbar roosters have a beautiful beige color, shimmering golden. Their plumage is striped brown. Females are not as bright but have good egg production. Their color is the same as that of roosters, but darker, in this regard, the stripes are lost against the general background. Chickens Legbar cream golden crested, whose age is only a day, already differ from other types of chickens, which is convenient even for novice breeders of the breed. Legbar is an interesting breed of chickens. Video on Internet resources will confirm this.
Story
In the first quarter of the twentieth century, Pease and Pennett (famous scientists in the field of breeding in narrow circles) decided to create a new species of chickens. Their goal was to breed autosex cross birds. Autosex cross is a species of birds, according to the day-old chicks of which one can determine belonging to one sex or another, which of them are roosters and which chicks are future layers. Breeders crossed Plymouthrocks and Kempino chickens, but their attempt was unsuccessful: the degree of egg production was too low.
After some time, the scientists decided to resume the experiment, but this time they crossed the Leghorns and Plymouthrocks. The resulting birds were mixed again with Leghorns... Thus, after several generations, the Legbar breed appeared. Half a century later, it was exported not only throughout Europe, but all over the world.
Short description
The characteristic of the Legbar chicken breed deserves special attention. These birds have a high level of meat and egg productivity. They are brown, silver, golden, sandy in color. Especially beautiful is the blue motley legbar that lays turquoise eggs. The combination of colors gives the impression of a beige-cream shade. Chickens are darker than cocks. Interesting chickens legbar in the photo The main difference between them from other breeds is a bright tuft, a beautiful scallop and white earrings. The weight of an adult rooster reaches 3.6 kg. A chicken can weigh no more than 2.9 kg. But due to the peculiarities of the conditions in our territory, the weight of males is usually 3.4 kg, and females - 2.6 kg.
Health is high. The disposition of pets is calm, they easily make contact with humans. Chickens lead an active lifestyle, they can fly, overcoming short distances.
At the age of 24 hours, you can say for sure what gender does the chicken belong to?, thanks to its color. Already in six months, the Legbar chicken gives its first eggs. Egg production ends at 2 years.
Breeding
The content does not require specific skills, it is quite simple, however, beginners are advised to start breeding with the acquisition of adult chickens: their cost is higher, but there are fewer problems. In care, the birds are unpretentious, they are not afraid of people and trust them. Males are serious protectors of females. If they feel threatened, they will rush into battle without thinking.
Adaptability and resilience are important traits of Legbar chickens. A prerequisite for their maintenance is free range and large aviary... Birds are very mobile and do not fit in tight places. It is advisable to separate them with other types of chickens: they do not really like the neighborhood.
the chicken coop should be of such a size that at least 0.5 square meters are allocated for each chicken. m. Due to excessive physical activity in winged birds, the instinct of hatching offspring is poorly developed, so the hen is replaced by a laying hen of another breed. But the egg production of Legbarov is quite high.
Insulation of the chicken coop both outside and inside - a prerequisite for keeping birds in the cold season. In addition, it is imperative to put a heater, but at the same time separate it with a mesh or other structure that will allow heat to pass through, but will not allow birds to get too close to its source. The floor must be sprinkled with a good layer of sawdust so that the birds do not freeze.
What and how to feed
In additional feed, Legbar chickens need a minimum amount. What they manage to get in the process of free range is enough for the normal development of birds. In order for the hen to produce eggs in winter, it is necessary to provide a temperature above 0 ° C in the pen.
For crested cream-colored Legbar chickens, there is a specially formulated blue feed that can be purchased at pet stores. The dish is best served in feeders red: chickens do not like yellow, and red stimulates the appetite. If you overfeed the chickens, they will feel unwell, as they are very mobile, and a full stomach makes it difficult to move actively.
If you overdo it with food, you can bring the birds to obesity and stop egg production. Legbar chickens, obese, lay eggs at times worse, which, among other things, lose their beneficial properties. Lekbaras are very selective about feeding. What other breeds consider a delicacy, these chickens will definitely refuse to eat.
Cereals, mash, mixed fodder - the fact that there will not be such individuals, so you will have to buy special food in a pet store. For better egg production, special additives can be added to the drink. This should be done carefully, because it can lead to vitamin deficiency. Chickens love a good attitude from the owners. Communication on a positive note is important for cream-colored Legbar chickens.
Productivity
Description of the productivity of Legbar chickens is an important moment for a breeder. With excellent nutrition and high-level care, Legbar chickens are capable of producing more than 250 eggs per year. This amount is one of the highest rates in the world, so any farmer dreams of such a breed. If the conditions are not so good, but sufficient for normal development, the figure reaches 200 pieces per year.
The color of the egg is blue, in some cases olive ones come across. Due to its round shape, the product visually appears smaller than the usual whites. One egg weighs at least 60 g. The maximum weight is 70 g. Fertility reaches 90%. In the UK, Legbar eggs are considered the best.
Reviews of the Legbar breed are so high that this allows us to classify them as one of the best species:
- sexual difference literally from the first day of life;
- unusual eggs;
- high egg production.
From the photo and video you can see how unusual these birds are for our region. Also, from the video of the owners of this breed, you can study in more detail the habits of the chickens, find out the features of their feeding and maintenance, which is important, since this is an imported individual, and not bred in a given country.This means that the care of the cream Legbar breed differs from the usual for domestic species.