Posts by alohachickens

Oh, geez, and since we're talking about new stock and all that, IDEAL called me, and my Speckled Sussex pullets are on the way!    They will be here tomorrow or Friday.  I also added a couple Partridge Rock roosters,...

Quote: Originally Posted by HEChicken  Pullet Eggs Many experienced breeders attempting to improve their breed of choice, state that they don't like to hatch pullet eggs.  Among the reasons given: birth...

Quote: Originally Posted by Deerfield Acres  Sorry to just switch gears in the middle of a discussion but I just found out I'm next on the list for Buff Sussex!!!!!! I'm getting 10 of them and I'm so excited. They...

HEChicken, I love that you are doing more research.  Keep it up!   I did try an experiment last year to try and see who contributes more to size - the hen or rooster?  It also was hopefully to help us learn more...

I just got an order placed with Ideal Poultry for their Speckled Sussex.  I was going to order only 15 pullets but then I found out heat packs aren't available, and the last thing I want is to "dispose" of a bunch of roos!...

A few photos of the breeder pen with the little Pumpkin rooster.  Not great pics, sorry! The pic below shows a yellow hen behind Pumpkin who is a daughter of Cheeto.   She didn't get any white on her but her size is...

As promised, photos of the Little Yellow Legs pen.  I'll have to go back and review what hens were in the breeder pen, I can't remember if there were any Swedish in there or not?  I have already culled 8 chicks.  Six...

      Overcast light was good for photos yesterday.  Wanted to show more pics of the chest of Raymond's Roo.  Yes, he is barred, but look at the amount of white on his chest and the lack of black...

Quote: Originally Posted by Demosthine    We'd be willing to raise them for a bit for you.  My wife absolutely loves chicks, so I'm sure she'd be ok with it!  Not that I need any more girls of our...

I just got a call from Ideal Poultry - the Speckled Sussex that I've been on a wait list for are available NOW.  Unfortunately, my brooder is going to be TOTALLY full of my own hatched chicks and I won't have room for...