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Absolutely looking like a Speckled Sussex... White legs indicate Sussex and of course the speckles are starting to show. This little one will probably have very good coloring as he / she matures.... Where did you pick this little one up at?

Looks SS to me.. Where did you get it from?

This is a super hard breed to sex. Basically, you are looking for large combs. Keep in mind that some males will have smaller and paler combs in their youth and some females will have larger combs... Uggh... I have the hardest time sexing this breed. I've had several hatches over the last...

Quote: Yep, bring her over to the SS thread and we will critique... Wait until you can get a couple of more photos... one of her backside and one from the top

Quote: It does sound like he was a little freaked out with your hens flapping and making noise. He was doing what you would want him to do under normal conditions - - - protecting your hens / his ladies. The problem comes in when he does not recognize that you are not a threat. . . . I do...

Riverrockfamilyfarm - - Please, would you pretty PLEASE, post a pic of each bird with who it came from so that we could see a sample of each breeder's stock? ? ?

Quote: Good Question Suzie! Maybe 3riverschick will be able to help us out on this.... Riverrockfamilyfarm - - could you share what sources you have found selling the Red Sussex?

Quote: Mine are over a year old and STILL trip me. They haven't learned to stay out of the way, BUT I have learned to WATCH for them BEFORE I break my neck!

Quote: Thanks I've been following that thread too!! Whatcha waiting on Barred Babies ? ? ? I KNOW you are waiting for the Juvie molt that occurs aournd 4 - 5 months of age. So around, 20 weeks or so is a good time to Post some pics on the link Jim sent you. My oldest group is very close to...

Quote: Speckled sussex girls are extremely talkative. The do not talk like other birds.... it is like cooing with gowling mixed in for reflection. It sounds like TR may just be the alpha pullet. SHE will probably be the one that follows you around the yard 24 /7. SHE is looking all girly...

Quote: What makes you think TR is a rooster? ? ?

Quote: I can tell at 4 - 5 weeks for sure---- There will be no "MAYBE". The cockerels will get much bigger combs than the pullets.

Quote: Around 5 months of age. . . . but watch for the SQUAWT. When they start squawting, it won't be long. QUICK uncover the boxes!

1/2 of my 6 day old chicks are showing feathered wings and 1/2 are not. ....

Quote: Everyone is sleeping at my house right now- -- but I have some week olds (6 days old tomorrow) that I will look at for you.

Quote: That picture makes it look like there are at least 2 more waiting to be counted next time around! Are these from Harter ? ?

Quote: Not that know of. . . .

Quote: Which state are you in carolinagirl58 ? ??

I've got 16 speckled sussex in one pen. . . They are around 3 months old. . .. I call them my NAUGHTY GIRLS. . . . . I have never had chickens who are so outgoing. They jump on a chair, hop on the coop door, fly to the top of the roof of the coop, AND then jump / fly over the fence to...

Quote: 6 weeks old Here is my 7 week old cockerel - - I am thinking you have a pullet!