“We have had our 7 girls for about 11mos. They are our first chickens. 1 did pass within the first week, she seemed a little off; so we are guessing nature took its course. Very sad, but that’s how it goes sometimes. I’m not sure why are girls are so different then most of the reviews, but I still love them. They were all very skittish from the start, very independent and smarter than expected. They have very much remained that way. Food can motivate a few, and only one I would consider friendly. They are not aggressive towards people, but fight amongst themselves a lot. Pecking order changes constantly and suddenly sometimes (molting), the weakest is singled out and one was left for dead a couple of months ago. Gratefully I separated her and nursed her back to health. They are excellent egg layers! I love my assortment of blues and pinks. We were getting 7 a day up until molting. It’s been an incredible journey!”
Welcome to the exciting and often, drama filled, life with chickens! Within each breed, we have to also give some grace for the unique personalities that develop wtihin the flock and that pecking order... it changes frequently. Molting makes most birds very irritated as the pin feathers grow back in and we can certainly understand why they may not want to be handled during that prickly process but take heart, it sounds like your flock is behaving just as nature intended! We hope you continue to enjoy the beautiful egg basket!
“Beautiful and friendly girl. Instantly became one of my favorites! One of 3 healthy day old chicks we received on 4/30/2025. All 3 chicks easily integrated into our small existing flock. We are still eagerly waiting for our first egg from our new ladies, and hope to get one soon!”
Thank you so much for sharing! We’re thrilled to hear your Cuckoo Bluebar Blue-Egger has become a favorite—they do have such a fun, friendly personality! It’s wonderful that all of your chicks settled in so well with your existing flock. We hope those first beautiful eggs arrive very soon—you’ll have a lot of happy egg-collecting ahead!
Thank you for your review Celeste! Cuckoo Bluebar Blue-Eggers really do tend to be sweet girls! They are such a joy—they’re friendly, curious, and full of personality. Plus, they’re amazing layers of large, light blue eggs, and that gorgeous barred blue plumage makes them stand out in any flock!
“At 8 weeks old our girl Carrot is the flightiest of the bunch, but very friendly! She is at the bottom of the pecking order, makes the sweetest sounds and is gorgeous - I can't wait for her to start laying.”
Thanks so much for sharing about Carrot! It sounds like she's got a great personality wrapped up in a beautiful little package. The Cuckoo Bluebars can be a bit flighty when young, but it's wonderful to hear she's still friendly and making those sweet little sounds—they really do have the most endearing chatter. With time and maturity, she may find more confidence in the flock. We can't wait for you to see her gorgeous eggs when the time comes! Thanks for giving her such a loving home.
“I love my little cuckoo bluebar! She is the smartest of the group and so sweet! At less than one week old Sage figured out how to get out of the brooder, and at two weeks she learned how to get out, run around and play on the floor, and get back into the brooder! At this point my sweet Orpingtons hadn’t even figured out how to get to the top of the chick gym. Sage is a gem, loves to be held and cuddled, and is a total mama’s girl! These beautiful chicks will add so much love and personality to your flock!”
Sage sounds like an absolute sweetheart ! We’re completely smitten with your little Cuckoo Bluebar escape artist — smart, snuggly, and already mastering her environment like a true chicken prodigy! It’s always amazing to see how clever (and sneaky!) some chicks can be, and it sounds like Sage has brains and beauty to spare.
We’re so happy she’s bringing so much joy and personality to your flock — and that she’s found such a loving mama to spoil her! Thank you for sharing this heartwarming story — cuddly, clever chicks like Sage are exactly why we love this breed so much.
