The Sussex thread!

[stormylady]

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I got mine from Cackle Hatchery that I had special ordered through Rural king and it cost me just under $ 12.00 for 5 they were 1.99 per chick I did have to pay taxes included in the 12.00 on them but no shipping or small order charge. I thought that was really good.
Just checked McMurry Hatchery and the 5 chicks would have costed me 13.90 +9.19 shipping + tax. and you have to order 25 so..... ya I think I made out pretty good.
Checked Meyer too, still more expensive, 13.50 for 5 plus they have a minimum order requirement, plus it wont show how much the shipping is until you finish the ordering process.

 

[RustyHen]

Hi I'm so happy

all my new SS chicks appear to have made it here very well, they are doing great today.
so here is their first pic they are supposed to be pullets.

I'm in love with these little ones

 

[meepitqueenie]

Is there a way of knowing which ones are male/female right after they hatch?

 

[stormylady]

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their Adorable!!!

 

[Toi-toi]

Ohhhh, they are so cute!!!!!

 

[math ace]

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Not that know of. . . .

 

[Stevenson]

My speckled sussex are 4 weeks old now (in with 4 dominique - same age)

So far, this is the only one that I am sure is a roo out of 9...I would LOVE those numbers! Guessing a few more days may present a couple of more

 

[math ace]

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That picture makes it look like there are at least 2 more waiting to be counted next time around!

Are these from Harter ? ?

 

[RustyHen]

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MPC said that they use vent sexing, not 100% but much better than feather sexing which is iffy? I think that you can look these up on youtube.

 

[Mrs. Fluffy Puffy]

I bought a flock of Coronation Sussex and a Quad of Light Sussex. They're from Paul Bradshaw - GreenFireFarms. I'm really excited about these guys b/c I got them for a steal! Around $240 for all of them, I'm wishing now I would have gotten the other Light Sussex hens..oh well.

I have some updated pictures, just haven't uploaded them. I have around 12-18 of their eggs in the 'bator cook'in due 6/9. Really excited to see what I get!

~ Aspen