The Sussex thread!

[ldelahanty]

She is beautiful

 

[insanity]

My 2 speckled Sussex are feathering out now and it appears they are white breasted. Not spotted but solid white. I got the eggs from ebay and am a bit suspicious of a breed mix up. Do they go through a "light" stage as juveniles? Or perhaps is it odd markings?Any ideas before I contact the seller.

 

[heritagehabitatfarms]

they do this as juveniles the next molt you will see there mottling appear and there white chest disappear...

My 2 speckled Sussex are feathering out now and it appears they are white breasted. Not spotted but solid white. I got the eggs from eBay and am a bit suspicious of a breed mix up. Do they go through a "light" stage as juveniles? Or perhaps is it odd markings?Any ideas before I contact the seller.

 

[insanity]

Good, I was worried and could not find any pics of the breed at this age.Thanks for the info.

 

[NookNook01]

My Lil SS turned 4wks. On Sunday... She's gettin So Pretty, I'm so glad I decided to get her.

I think I took these pix on Monday....she's feathered out even more from Monday to this morning....LOVE HER!!!

 

[PsycoPeep]

Oooo! I found a Sussex thread! I'll have to post later. Right now I need to jump in the shower, take the dogs out, lock them up, pack my supper for tonite and head to work. TTYS!!

 

[blackTNgiants]

Finally got some SS's 3 pullets.. i am very excited to see them grow

 

[CatMom]

Can anyone tell me the sex of this "speckled sussex pullet." She was sold to me as a pullet "about 2 months old." The bird has been here for about 3 weeks... it had no tail feathers when I got it and now has feather 'stubble' growing in where the tail should be. I have also been told that the feathers on it's legs 'may' indicate it is actually a brahma cross...? I would really value any thoughts on this bird. Thanks.

 

[CatMom]

Can anyone tell me the sex of this "speckled sussex pullet." She was sold to me as a pullet "about 2 months old." The bird has been here for about 3 weeks... it had no tail feathers when I got it and now has feather 'stubble' growing in where the tail should be. I have also been told that the feathers on it's legs 'may' indicate it is actually a brahma cross...? I would really value any thoughts on this bird. Thanks.

 

[heritagehabitatfarms]

idk about the leg feathers but he is no pullet lol...

Can anyone tell me the sex of this "speckled sussex pullet." She was sold to me as a pullet "about 2 months old." The bird has been here for about 3 weeks... it had no tail feathers when I got it and now has feather 'stubble' growing in where the tail should be. I have also been told that the feathers on it's legs 'may' indicate it is actually a brahma cross...? I would really value any thoughts on this bird. Thanks.