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ummmm dont think this is a coronation sussex!

post #1 of 10
7/11/12 at 7:04pm
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I was sold some eggs and I think they may have made a mistake.... Though I am no expert so I am very happy to be mistaken myself big_smile.png.....

 

This little one was supposed to be a coronation sussex but was the only one that hatched so I have nothing to compare it with. It is nearly 7 months old now and I think that I have to admit that perhaps it is not going to be what I thought but I am at a loss as to exactly what it actually is.... 

 

Also sorry bout the photos- she is the flightiest of all our birds and generally runs the other way- even when we are feeding them :(

 

 

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post #2 of 10
7/11/12 at 7:13pm

She looks like some sort of Game bird. Sorry I don't know much about those type of birds other than the typical body type.

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Mixed flock of 54 egg laying hens and a couple Roos.
36 CornishX
8 baby Black Copper Marans!!!
50 CornishX and 25 assorted laying pullets on order for June!

6 years learning, owning, and loving chickens.
Getting married in August to my wonderful boyfriend of 6 years.
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post #3 of 10
7/11/12 at 7:17pm
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Yeah thats what I have been thinking- at first I thought she might have been a roo- but obviously not!

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post #4 of 10
7/11/12 at 9:08pm

odd body shape...definetly NOT sussex anything...possibly Buff Cornish?

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post #5 of 10
7/11/12 at 9:33pm

looks like a mix

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post #6 of 10
7/11/12 at 11:07pm

i would say game or game mix 

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post #7 of 10
7/11/12 at 11:08pm
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Yes, I am beginning to wonder if perhaps one of their game birds got into the wrong pen :( 

 

I was so set on having a coronation sussex..... not sure what to do now? 

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post #8 of 10
7/12/12 at 12:34am

Always contact the seller and give them a chance to make things right. Although, after 7 months, I'd personally have a hard time with what to do as the seller. I guess they could send you more eggs, if that was your purchase.

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Well, the kittens aren't so cute anymore and the easter egger cockerels are in the freezer. Plus, I think offering them as "prizes" scared folks off! So, I'm still posting quotes, if you know it let me know. I'm very enamored of this new one, it may hang around for a while!

 

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Rachel BB
 

Well, the kittens aren't so cute anymore and the easter egger cockerels are in the freezer. Plus, I think offering them as "prizes" scared folks off! So, I'm still posting quotes, if you know it let me know. I'm very enamored of this new one, it may hang around for a while!

 

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post #9 of 10
7/12/12 at 3:38am

To me, that looks like a cross with a Sussex, so your theory could be right.

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Friesians, Sebrights, Barnevelders, Araucanas, Cream Legbars, Dutch Bantams, Vorwerks, an Appenzeller Spitzhauben, a Sabelpoot and a few crosses .

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post #10 of 10
7/17/12 at 8:05pm
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Thanks everyone- I have know in my heart of hearts that she wasnt what she was supposed to be for some time - I suppose I just didnt want to admit it....

 

I cant give her away - we raised her from egg and while she is more distant than my other girls we still love her and she has a large personality....

 

While she may not be the breed that we wanted we love her anyway and I am glad that we have her....

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