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  1. CapoBro

    speckled sussex rhode island red cross

    So this would also work with a Welsummer Roo paired with speckled sussex hens?
  2. CapoBro

    9 week old pullet with swollen chest.

    I'll check on her again in the morning in that case. I noticed that my latest bag of crumbles had random kernels of corn, so I introduced some chick grit to them for the first time about 4 days ago. If it hasn't remedied, I'll post some picks of her.
  3. CapoBro

    9 week old pullet with swollen chest.

    I've got a flock of 9 week old chicks and I notice one was sitting to drink while the rest were standing. I picked it up and noticed that it was really swollen out front in the breast/gizzard area. I'm a little concerned there may be tumors there. Anyone have a guess or can anyone give me some...
  4. CapoBro

    Sussex Hen or Rooster

    I am certain about the 32 weeks. We got these as chicks in March. This one tries to crow (it's not very loud). Also he doesn't squat like the hens do when I walk up to them. The thing that makes me doubt is the lack of spurs and that it doesn't appear to have saddle or tail feathers typical of...
  5. CapoBro

    Sussex Hen or Rooster

    Thanks everybody. Sounds like it's time for us to enjoy some chicken and noodles.
  6. CapoBro

    Sussex Hen or Rooster

    That's what I thought too. When do they get their spurs? I thought those would have grown in by now.
  7. CapoBro

    Sussex Hen or Rooster

    I hope this helps a bit more. 1
  8. CapoBro

    Sussex Hen or Rooster

    I'll try another another pic, but I imported it as the largest and it still didn't expand.
  9. CapoBro

    Sussex Hen or Rooster

    I had determined that this Sussex I have is a rooster, but he still doesn't have spurs and is 32 weeks. Did I make a mistake or is this a hen with a masculine haircut? Need to know before I make chicken noodles out of one of my layers.
  10. CapoBro

    First Egg Countdown!!

    Started getting eggs two weeks ago. Two on that first day (below) I think one was a sussex and the other was an austrolorp. I'm getting about 4 per day now from my 2 Australorps, 2 Speckled Sussex and 3 Dominiques.
  11. CapoBro

    First Egg Countdown!!

    Yes, my BA are Black Australorps. They are beautiful girls.
  12. CapoBro

    First Egg Countdown!!

    My girls are 18 weeks old. Let the countdown begin. 3 DOMs 2 SS 2 BA I expected the Dominiques to be the best foragers, but it's the SS and BA that coming running through the get when I let them into the rest of the yard. The Doms stick together and I think they are at the bottom of the...
  13. CapoBro

    Speckled Sussex?

    My 18 week old speckled sussex. How concerned should I be that she is starting to look like a rooster to me? No spurs and no crowing but the comb, as you can see, is much more advanced than my other speckled. What say you egger or roaster?
  14. CapoBro

    Chicken Coop names: What did you name your coop/coops

    I'm naming my the Cluck Wagon. It's a hoop house chicken tractor.
  15. CapoBro

    Silver Grey Dorking hatching eggs

    From what I read, the Dorkings lay a white egg. Sound like you have the right babies. Here is the Dorking page https://www.backyardchickens.com/products/dorking
  16. CapoBro

    For the drive home

    I got 2 Austrolorps, 2 Sussex and 3 Dominiques this Monday and they all huddle together just fine. One Dominique was weak and ill for a couple days so I quarantined her to a shoe box within the brooder (mostly so that the others wouldn't peck on her.) She made progress and was eating and...
  17. CapoBro

    2013 Chicks Picked Out!

    Got mine on Monday! First time for us raising chicks 2 Australorps, 3 Speckled Sussex, and 3 Dominiques. Unfortunately we lost one sussex on Wednesday so the count is now 2-2-3, but all are doing just fine now.
  18. CapoBro

    Need your help

    My dominique, which I feared would die has made a remarkable recovery. she poops now and is drinking and eating and walking. She doesn't quite stand erect yet so I'm keeping an I on her, but I at least have hope that she will actually pull through! Lesson to new chick owner; don't give up and...
  19. CapoBro

    New chicks, new chick owner

    Thanks to all for the warm welcome. Lost one Sussex and nursing a Dominique the rest seem healthy and happy.
  20. CapoBro

    Need your help

    Thanks for you help. The Sussex have bounce back and are busy playing with the rest of their sisters. The Dominique is another story. She has gone downhill and I'm not holding out much hope. I have her separated so she doesn't get pecked. When I move her to the water, she won't drink. Her...
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