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post #1 of 6
1/12/12 at 5:32am
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Howdy folks,

I have six Coronation Sussex eggs in the bator right now.  Because I'm lame and didn't do enough research, I'm not sure what makes the CS different from other Sussex?  IS it just a coloring issue?

 

My goal is to start rasing hertitage breeds.  I assume the CS doesn't "count"?

 

Any info would be helpful big_smile.png.

 

Kerri in NC

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post #2 of 6
1/12/12 at 6:54am

You will find that coronations are very slow growers, but that they have to be to put weight on that large frame they are developing.

The coro coloring was developed to honor king edwards coronation in the early 20th century.  You will find more info on them on line too.  Greenfire farms has a nice little piece of into on them on their site.

My coros are sweet birds, not too people friendly, but I don't handle my birds as this is a farm, not a pet store, but that is my way of thinking.  My roo is a big dignified boy who is laid back and non aggressive. I have yet to get any eggs from my hens and I got them as month olds in june of last year.

 


Edited by flowerchild59 - 1/12/12 at 7:00am

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Raising LF black javas,  BBS Marans and a few olive and easter eggers for a pretty egg basket.

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See why worming is so important:
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post #3 of 6
1/12/12 at 6:56am

You will find that there is a sussex thread on here.  It is full of lots of information.

http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/279509/the-sussex-thread

 

Living the good life with husband of 33 years, three grown, married children, 4 grandchildren.  And about 550 hostas.
Raising LF black javas,  BBS Marans and a few olive and easter eggers for a pretty egg basket.

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See why worming is so important:
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Living the good life with husband of 33 years, three grown, married children, 4 grandchildren.  And about 550 hostas.
Raising LF black javas,  BBS Marans and a few olive and easter eggers for a pretty egg basket.

Member of the APA.
See why worming is so important:
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?pid=7474233

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post #4 of 6
3/6/12 at 12:15pm

I just purchased these two very beautiful birds today! I am excited with our new journey we are taking into the world of chickens! We have a collection of many different breeds and decided on this couple today as our breeding pair! :) He is a sweetheart! Light Sussex Coronation Split Mr. and Mrs. ...

 

Mr and Mrs.jpg

 

MR.jpg


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post #5 of 6
3/6/12 at 6:58pm

Coronation Sussex are the fastest growing birds of all the breeds I have. They also started laying the same time as my reds and lay just as good. They feather out much faster than orpingtons, start laying much sooner, and lay more. I don't know why anyone would think they are slow growers.

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post #6 of 6
3/6/12 at 9:39pm



 

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Howdy folks,

I have six Coronation Sussex eggs in the bator right now.  Because I'm lame and didn't do enough research, I'm not sure what makes the CS different from other Sussex?  IS it just a coloring issue?

 

My goal is to start rasing hertitage breeds.  I assume the CS doesn't "count"?

 

Any info would be helpful big_smile.png.

 

Kerri in NC


  Hi Kerry,

 According to the historical lit, the Coronation Sussex has the same Standard and commerical uses as the Light Sussex. The only difference is that the Light Sussex is black where the Coronation Sussex is Blue or Lavender (depending on which Continent the strain originated). Use the Light Sussex Standard and breed info and the color genetics for the Coronation Sussex and you should be just fine.

 Best Regards,

 Karen Tewart

Waterford Light Sussex

Ligonier, PA
 

 

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