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  1. Hartwood Hollow Farm

    Howdy from East Tennessee

    Just wanted to say hey to everyone. We are finally getting back into chickens after moving back down from up north. Rather than having an eclectic mix, we have decided to focus our efforts on THE G.O.A.T. chicken….Speckled Sussex…and look to make contact with those Sussex lovers and hopefully...
  2. R

    Genetics Help: How to create a Porcelain Sussex?

    Hi all, the genetics are complicated at times so I need help so I am not wasting my time and money please if anyone can help? I have mainly Coronation Sussex. I saw hens described as Porcelain Sussex (clearly non standard) but pretty. They are white with lavender necks but lavender speckles...
  3. C

    2 Sussex Roo’s in TX

    Location: Melissa, TX (north of Dallas). I have 2 beautiful and chill Speckled Sussex roosters in need of a new home. They are 5 months old, and in perfect health. Not aggressive at all. One or both are free to a good home(s). I am willing to drive a reasonable distance to meet someone who...
  4. MegsAndFeatheredFriends

    City-turned-country Newbie Chicken Owner

    Hi 👋 I have been living in the country with my family for several months now & have finally worked up to getting our first chickens -- really soaking in the country life. I couldn't have afforded or had space for chooks in Brisbane, but here we are now! When I was a teenager my dad had 3...
  5. kittles95

    Help with sexing these two

    I think these are sussex hens but one with the blacker head is attempting to make a half crow sound in the morning. I am not allowed roosters and I am scared these two will be roosters. I believe they are about 14-16 weeks old but unsure
  6. R

    Help to sex young Sussex 12 weeks

    Hi there everyone! People with Syssex experience will be needed here and with knowledge of saddle feathers! The reason is this. Often there can be one rooster chick who develops a comb very slowly and throws people out. Or vice versa. The other roosters w obvious combs are easy to tell and...
  7. L

    Speckled Sussex - No longer available.

    Come get these laying hens for $55 each and some free eggs. I have 3 for sale that are 14 months old from "my pet chickens". Friendly gentle consistent laying breed. My young grandchildren can pick them up. I have eggs coming out my eyeballs. Too much to manage. Fun Easter surprise! RVA...
  8. KatsHerd

    Crossing a bantam speckled back to a regular speckled?

    Curious on peoples opinions on this. We have a beautiful speckled sussex roo who is not fully matured. We have searched high & low for some girls to pair him with, the only person I've found quoted me $165 for THREE 1 week old chicks, which is just absurd. I've found a breeder that has bantam...
  9. L

    11 week old speckled Sussex Rooster in need of new home

    Hello! I have an 11 week old speckled sussex rooster in need of rehoming. I do not keep roosters because we do not free range, and I have young kiddos who help in the coop, so I don't feel comfortable keeping one around. I do want to be upfront about the health history of our flock... We had a...
  10. Somewhere_In_The_Clouds

    Sussex, Barnevelders, Silkies... My Breeding Thread.

    A thread for me to post pictures, other random thoughts and updates on my breeding projects. I currently keep Buff Sussex, Barnevelders (Gold and Silver), silkies and showgirls in various colours. I'll start with the Sussex and add the others in seperate posts. All recent pictures show...
  11. Rekin

    Light sussex - Gender determination

    Hello everyone! Can you tell me the gender of these 8-week-old light sussex chickens? Thank you! (: Pic-1 Pic-2 Pic-3 Pic-4
  12. Exploring the World of Chickens: A Guide to Different Breeds and Their Pros and Cons

    Exploring the World of Chickens: A Guide to Different Breeds and Their Pros and Cons

    Chickens are some of the most versatile and beloved domesticated animals, serving as sources of food, companionship, and even pest control in many parts of the world. With a wide variety of breeds available, each possessing unique characteristics and traits, choosing the right type of chicken...
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  13. gwells1980

    The majority of my flock killed in one night

    I had 1 adult speckled Sussex rooster, 1 adult speckled Sussex hen, 1 adult sapphire gem hen, 1 adult buff orpington, 1 adult sapphire gem / speckled Sussex cross, 1 adult orpington / Sussex cross, and 6 nearly fully grown wyadottes bullets. They free ranged in my yard and get put up at night...
    • gwells1980
    • Thread
    • heads help hens killed orpington predator rooster saphire sussex wyandotte
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Predators and Pests
  14. Papaye

    Identifying a breed - Is my hen a Sussex?

    Hi. End of August, I have traded three of my 3 months old Runner ducks for two pullets : The silver laced Wyandotte was actually a cockerel... so I gave him away, because I have no need for a Wyandotte rooster for now. But whatever...! Fact is, I am not sure what breed my yellow hen is...
  15. rasberrysoda

    Fleshy growth on left side of chicken above wing area

    My 4 year old Sussex has this weird fleshy growth, I think it’s on the side of her neck or just above her wing area. I noticed it last month but she ran away from me (she’s never taken a liking to humans) and it seemed to disappear so I just thought it was perhaps a bit of meat that fell on her...
  16. Somewhere_In_The_Clouds

    Cloud's Chaotic Chat

    Thought it'd be fun to have a chat thread, I often feel weird posting in other people's chat threads 😅. As the title may suggest I have no intentions to keep this to a particular topic, it'll match my brain :D. I'll likely chat about and post photos of any of my animals, from my chickens to my...
  17. P

    Are my She’s He’s? Marans, Cochin, Orppington

    Hello, Thank you in advance to anyone who can assist. I am new to chicken keeping. I ordered seven baby chicks from MPC. They are 6.5 weeks old currently. I ordered six girls and one boy. However, I have my suspicions that some of my bullets are actually roos. I have an assortment of breeds. 1...
  18. T

    Small backyard flock - what’s gets along with BR?

    We have a small flock of 4 backyard laying hens. We are looking to add another 2 hens (live in city limits, so we can have 6 hens total, and hopefully on the quieter end, pullet chicks). We have 2 Barred Plymouth Rocks, a Sapphire Gem and a Sapphire Olive Egger. All are pretty great foragers...
    • thatchickenmama
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    • australorp backyard friendly barred rock bielefelder brahma mixed breed flock quiet sussex welsummer wyandottes
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Managing Your Flock
  19. Savannah_Likes_Chickens

    My chook is moulting

    Hey There! It’s been a while 😅 yeah so, Snowy (Purebred Light Sussex) started her first moult. How should i approach this situation? Her behaviour has changed a bit. She has been broody for a few weeks, and stopped laying eggs. our yard is covered in feathers, and she has many pin feathers on...
  20. Party_Chicken

    Raising birds for auction. What breeds?

    I have decided that every year I will raise chickens for my county fairs charity poultry auction. This year I am doing buff orpingtons and possibly my BSL rooster we will see if he gets his act together. I want to select the best breeds that are not an outrageous price but are high in demand. I...
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