Clarence Court Old Cotswold Legbar Free Range Eggs, Pack of 6

Product Information

The past 30 years have been a long journey, with ups and downs on the way, but one thing is for sure – blue eggs are here to stay.

In those days, coloured eggs were something of a mystery, so it’s no wonder that this little hen from the Cotswolds, took the market by storm. The word spread, and within a short time, the multiples were demanding to get in on the act, and the eggs went nationwide, bringing a welcome flare and colour to supermarket shelves across the UK. this is why when looking for a cream legbar you need to look at the colour any Gold in the Cream legbar is not of show quality Clarence Court goose eggs are rich and creamy, and apparently perfect when soft-boiled with asparagus soldiers or shavings of truffles. They’re pretty big, too – one goose egg equates to 2.5 medium hen’s eggs. then the araucana was added to cross the Gold legbar with purly for the blue egg gene which also made is go a silvery colour and was finally seen as its own breed and recognised as a Cream Crested Legbar now known only as the Cream Legbar An undergraduate at Cambridge, at the time of Punnett’s poultry experiments called John Croome, carried on breeding the Cream Legbars following the dispersal of the Cambridge breeding facility in the early 50’s, until his death in 1988. Fortunately, the Cream Legbars were saved from extinction because Croome had given some hatching eggs to David Applegarth, in Yorkshire, the year before his death, and David continued to keep Creams until recently. Reginald Punnett Clarence CourtSophie McCallum (2020). Rare British Breeds: Endangered Species in the UK. Yorkshire; Philadelphia: Pen & Sword Books Limited. ISBN 9781526763631. Ninety years later, Clarence Elliot’s three Araucana hens have a yet more enduring legacy: Sent to Cambridge University they were crossbred over the years, eventually to become the exceptional ‘Old Cotswold Legbor’ the foundation bird of Clarence Court – a very remarkable egg form. Producing eggs from rare breeds and different species, Clarence Court has revolutionised the way we enjoy eggs while creating an exemplary system putting the welfare of the birds at the forefront.

The Gold Legbar was the first to be standardised in 1945, followed by Silver Legbar in 1951 and the Cream Legbar in 1958. a b c F.A.E. Crew (1967). Reginald Crundall Punnett. 1875–1967. Biographical Memoirs of Fellows of the Royal Society 13: 309-326. (subscription required) Offering the widest range of eggs sold in Britain, Clarence Court specialist farmers are dedicated and passionate about poultry. They nurture their birds, guaranteeing all the care they need. The birds roam free on acres of England’s green land and graze on the best enriched diet. This shows in every one of their finest, free range eggs and why the yolks are so rich and golden. Francis H.A. Marshall, Edward Thomas Halnan (1946 [1920]). Physiology of farm animals, fourth edition. Cambridge: The University Press.

Their richness makes Bantam eggs ideal for scrambling, and as a rule of thumb you should use them in recipes that don’t depend on egg white to give air and volume, but do require a strong yolk – quiches, for example. They’re also lovely soft boiled. The Legbar was the second autosexing breed to be created (after the Cambar which was never popular or that productive as an egg layer and has now become extinct to our knowledge). Philip was asked by Fortnum & Mason to supply the famous London grocer with eau-de-nil coloured eggs, which would be a perfect match for the store’s elegant décor. David Applegarth Thanks to Legbars of Broadway, anyone can enjoy the pleasure of owning some elegant Cotswold Legbars. They bring life and beauty to gardens, and have taken up residence in some of the finest country homes and estates across the UK.

Minimum life based on 'use-by' date of product. Average life based on last week's deliveries. Life guarantee shown based on delivery tomorrow with the Life guarantee starting the following day. The Legbar has three colour varieties: gold, silver and cream. [15] The cream variant has a crest and lays blue, olive or green eggs. [11] :53 The Legbar is considered a rare breed by the Poultry Club of Great Britain and, until the Autosexing Breeds Association was re-formed, fell under the Rare Poultry Society. [9] :60 [16] Use [ edit ]

Ingredients

NOTE: Beware of rogue dealers selling look-alike inferior hens and claiming that they are Burford Browns ! The Old Cotswold Legbar These eggs come with a pretty pale blue shell, and inside is an incredibly rich and creamy yolk with a distinctively dense flavour. They’re in season all year round and because of their ‘upstanding’ yolks which will stay domed even in a hot pan, Old Cotswold Legbars are the best eggs to fry. They also make good poached eggs and are recommended for use in everything from custard tarts to crème Anglaise. In 1989, Philip and wife Janet, formed the Clarence Court egg business, at Millhampost Farm, Winchcombe. The business name was coined from the Queen Mother’s home, Clarence House, because rumour had it, that the Queen Mother enjoyed a blue egg for breakfast. Their stunning new eggs were to bring a touch of elegance and refinement to what had become a boring utility product.