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post #1 of 1601
12/27/09 at 3:09pm
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Show off your Sussex! (This includes: Light, Speckled, and other sussex wink ) I have a Light sussex egg due to hatch January 13.. I saw the chicks parents and thought they where gorgeous! so i would love to see all your sussex!!! big_smile

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post #2 of 1601
12/27/09 at 4:31pm

Here are my Speckled Sussex, I will be selling eggs in the spring if anyone is interested.


http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/37373_100_4689.jpg
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/37373_chickens_045.jpg
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/37373_chickens_077.jpg
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/37373_ss_1.jpg
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/37373_100_5209.jpg

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Hatching eggs are no longer avaiable from any breeds until further notice due to predator problems and birds being too old .
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Hatching eggs are no longer avaiable from any breeds until further notice due to predator problems and birds being too old .
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post #3 of 1601
12/27/09 at 5:34pm

I need to get some new pictures of mine, these are from last summer.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b126/Kansaskaty/Sussex/f9c67d7e.jpghttp://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b126/Kansaskaty/Sussex/0534c7ff.jpghttp://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b126/Kansaskaty/Sussex/f52f2680.jpg

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I'm a Farmer/Rancher  Wife,Mom & Grandma  No Farms, No food. 
If you want house chickens and ducks in diapers then this is the forum for you.
I've got 50+ years of poultry experience, but this 'poultry' forum isn't for me anymore.
If you're going to complain about farmers, don't do it with a full belly or a mouthful.
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post #4 of 1601
12/27/09 at 5:35pm

My Speckled Sussex are my favorite birds.  They are not show quality, but they are good layers of medium eggs for us.  The rooster is my bud.  He takes care of the flock and even keeps the other roosters in check.  One of our Orpinton Rooster loves to go after my son.  Well, my Speckled Sussex Roo has many a time nailed that Orp and sent him flying to stop him from chasing my son.  He also loves to be fed from my hand.

They are all shameless treat hounds. 
Our hens...
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/12214_sussex_hens.jpg

My Rooster 'Morning'
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/12214_morning_on_deck.jpg

Pam, home schooling Mom of 3, horse trainer, herd of 10 horses, herd of silkies, BBS/B Orps, EE's, Speckled Sussex, flock of Wht Muscovies;  Breeder and exhibitor of SQ guinea pigs aka Cavies
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Pam, home schooling Mom of 3, horse trainer, herd of 10 horses, herd of silkies, BBS/B Orps, EE's, Speckled Sussex, flock of Wht Muscovies;  Breeder and exhibitor of SQ guinea pigs aka Cavies
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post #5 of 1601
12/27/09 at 6:20pm

My Speckled Sussex (Jean) was given to me this past summer by a friend. She's not quite a year old and a bit extra fluffy (ahem ... I think) from having eaten a little too much scratch during the hot summer here in Vegas. I named her after the girl who gave her to me.  She's second in the pecking order and willing to let all the others know it.  She's kinda like a henchman or assasin for the head biddy ... she does all the dirty work to keep them both on top. big_smile When she molted her feathers came back with tons of white in them.  I think it's an adaptation to the heat.  I'm eagerly waiting for her to start laying. hmm Yep, between moving in to a new place, extreme summer heat, molting, new diggs (we built a hen house and covered run), winter (yes, it gets rather cold here, just no snow) and a series of new companions... no eggs yet. sad However, 'hope' SPRINGS eternal and the days are getting longer...


http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/44629_dsc08076_a.jpg


Edited by vegaschick - 12/28/09 at 1:54am
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Kindness is the greatest wisdom.  ~Author Unknown
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post #6 of 1601
12/27/09 at 6:25pm

Those are all really beautiful birds!  What's the temperment like?

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          MAREK'S DIAGNOSIS                 

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RUNS WITH CHICKENS

  

          Nancy Luce 1814-1890 crazy chicken lady         Nancy Luce-How to treat sick chickens (1873)

      

          MAREK'S SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS                      FOWL FACTS-MAREK'S

          MAREK'S DIAGNOSIS                 

           POULTRY-PEDIA                                                                ...

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post #7 of 1601
12/27/09 at 7:07pm
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Originally Posted by RAREROO 

Here are my Speckled Sussex, I will be selling eggs in the spring if anyone is interested.


http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/37373_100_4689.jpg
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/37373_chickens_045.jpg
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/37373_chickens_077.jpg
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/37373_ss_1.jpg
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/37373_100_5209.jpg


Im interested! I am becoming an addict to hatching out eggs! will you ship?

40+ chickens, 3 ducks, 2 guineas, 6 goats, 2 dogs, 3 horses, 500+ cows, and a bunch of crazy barn cats.
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post #8 of 1601
12/27/09 at 7:08pm
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Originally Posted by vegaschick 

My Speckled Sussex (Jean) was given to me this past summer by a friend. She's not quite a year old and a bit extra fluffy (ahem ... I think) from having eaten a little too much scratch during the hot summer here in Vegas. I named her after the girl who gave her to me.  She's second in the pecking order and willing to let all the others know it.  She's kinda like a henchman or assasin for the head biddy ... she does all the dirty work to keep them both on top. big_smile When she molted her feathers came back with tons of white in them.  I think it's an adaptation to the heat.  I'm eagerly waiting for her to start laying. hmm Yep, between moving in to a new place, extreme summer heat, molting, new diggs (we built a hen house and covered run), winter (yes, it gets rather cold here, just no snow) and a series of new companions... no eggs yet. sad Yet, SPRINGS eternal and the days are getting longer...


http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/44629_dsc08076_a.jpg


I actually think i like speckled sussex with more white like yours... VERY pretty!

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post #9 of 1601
12/28/09 at 2:01am
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Originally Posted by americana-chick 

I actually think i like speckled sussex with more white like yours... VERY pretty!


Thanks!

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post #10 of 1601
12/28/09 at 6:20am
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Originally Posted by americana-chick 
Quote:
Originally Posted by vegaschick 

My Speckled Sussex (Jean) was given to me this past summer by a friend. She's not quite a year old and a bit extra fluffy (ahem ... I think) from having eaten a little too much scratch during the hot summer here in Vegas. I named her after the girl who gave her to me.  She's second in the pecking order and willing to let all the others know it.  She's kinda like a henchman or assasin for the head biddy ... she does all the dirty work to keep them both on top. big_smile When she molted her feathers came back with tons of white in them.  I think it's an adaptation to the heat.  I'm eagerly waiting for her to start laying. hmm Yep, between moving in to a new place, extreme summer heat, molting, new diggs (we built a hen house and covered run), winter (yes, it gets rather cold here, just no snow) and a series of new companions... no eggs yet. sad Yet, SPRINGS eternal and the days are getting longer...


http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/44629_dsc08076_a.jpg


I actually think i like speckled sussex with more white like yours... VERY pretty!


They get more white after their first molt.  Unfortunately that isn't the standard for them.

I'm a Farmer/Rancher  Wife,Mom & Grandma  No Farms, No food. 
If you want house chickens and ducks in diapers then this is the forum for you.
I've got 50+ years of poultry experience, but this 'poultry' forum isn't for me anymore.
If you're going to complain about farmers, don't do it with a full belly or a mouthful.
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I'm a Farmer/Rancher  Wife,Mom & Grandma  No Farms, No food. 
If you want house chickens and ducks in diapers then this is the forum for you.
I've got 50+ years of poultry experience, but this 'poultry' forum isn't for me anymore.
If you're going to complain about farmers, don't do it with a full belly or a mouthful.
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