Breeding with Speckled Sussex roo

[ChickenAJ]

We got 4 "breeds" of chickens and can't help but wonder what baby chicken offspring would look like if they crossed with my Speckled Sussex rooster. I mostly wonder about how to breed egg color. Any ideas? We are not attempting to get into breeding as of now, but can't I dream? lol

Speckled Sussex Roo (light brown egg) x Cream Legbar (blue egg)

Speckled Sussex Roo (light brown egg) x Splash Laced Red Wyandotte (brown egg)

Speckled Sussex Roo (light brown egg) x Easter Egger (multi-color egg)

Now, here is a run down on what my 4 EEs look like:

• Astra is black EE. Looks just like the Black Ameraucana from Cackle Hatchery pics.
• Ari is whitish-lavenderish EE. Looks somewhat like the Lavender Ameraucana from Cackle Hatchery pics.
• Elektra is grayish-blueish-dark lavenderish EE. Looks just like the Blue Ameraucana from Cackle Hatchery pics.
• Esther is a mix of colors truly. She looks closest to a Cream Legbar/Olive Egger, according to Cackle Hatchery pics.

As of now (21 weeks old), none of my chickens have laid any eggs. Soooo... if you have any guesses as to which Easter Egger is going to lay what color egg, let me know your guesses. (I am aware this is just for fun.)
** Edit: I just realized that Esther is the one in my profile picture. **

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Sounds like fun. Pictures would really help, of your chickens the age they are now.. Especially since I am a totally ignorant novice and I am here to learn. Can't wait to see what the experienced breeders have to say.

 

[Cat Ballou]

Well I just learned on YouTube that the blue egg color is dominant. Also got some screenshots for reference

 

[Tretinker]

This interesting, I've just found out I have two SS roos!

I think your SS x CL you'll be able to sex as chicks! And pullets might lay a light green egg I think.

I'm not sure about the others. I guess an EE could be barred if so they'll also be able to be sexed at hatch.

 

[Poultrybonkers]

Ss x lb would be all green laying offspring i bred a ss hen to a blsw rooster and all where laced and supposebly all split to mottling i have a article on that as im still working on it

 

[ChickenAJ]

Update!

I crossed my Speckled Sussex rooster with my Splash Laced Red Wyandotte hens and here is what we got!

We call them the three chipmunks for now. Follow along - I will try to update photos as they age! Yay!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Oh so cuuuuuute! Def want to see how they grow!

 

[ChickenAJ]

2 week old photoshoot
They seem to be following the Speckled Sussex feather pattern so far (father/rooster breed).

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Cuties! Can you gender them yet?

 

[ChickenAJ]

Cuties! Can you gender them yet?

According to the wing arrangement on their first/second day, they should be all hens.