Chicken Breed Focus - Sussex

[Eggsakly]

It's day #4 since "we" hatched. "We" are all fluffed up and have learned to eat food and drink water. This is good.

The new incubator is being put together very soon.

 

[3riverschick]

What a robust little chick !! what a cutie . you are going to have so much fun with this little bird... it's going to think you're its mama. Have you named it yet? Oh please let it be a little cockerel!
Hee, hee!!
Karen

 

[kellyloveschad]

will someone please help me sex these babies... the one on the right has a curved tail and white comb and is smaller. The one with the tail pointing up which I though meant hen has a redder comb and is crazy..

 

[Faraday40]

What's the age? I'm not an expert, but could the bigger one be a week older? I don't think the tail means much. They can make them point up or out. The comb /wattle size & color are what matters. Also size of feet, thickness of legs, & posture can give clues.

 

[Faraday40]

Last year I posted a lot of pics of my son's chick = Chizzy.
She's worked her way up to the top of the pecking order. I guess it wasn't too hard since most are orpingtons. LOL


Last fall, she lost some of her comb to an amorous young cockerel. It was tough, but so is Chizzy. No problems with frostbite with this gal! I kind of think the shark fin comb suits her rough-tough personality.

Here she is now:

 

[Faraday40]

Here's an updated pic of Chizzy in the early fall.

 

[Arielle2]

What is it about the SS that is so enchanting !! Love the pics.

Just one rooster these days-- been dreaming about getting more SS girls!

 

[HChickenfarm]

The Sussex is a dual purpose breed that originated in England around the time of the Roman conquest of Britain in AD 43, making them one of the oldest known breeds. Today they are a popular breed for show exhibitions as well as a garden breed.

The Sussex is an alert, docile breed that can adapt to any surroundings. They are comfortable in both free range or confined spaces and in the presence of humans, although they will mate and breed better in larger spaces. The breed frequently goes broody in the warmer months. They are good foragers and are generally vigorous and hardy as a garden fowl.

Details:

Detail Value
Breed Purpose Dual Purpose
Comb Single
Broodiness Average
Climate Tolerance All Climates
Egg Productivity High
Egg Size Medium
Egg Color White - Light Brown
Breed Temperament Friendly, Bears confinement well, Quiet, Docile
Breed Colors/Varieties Speckled, Light, Buff, Silver, Coronation, Red, White, Buff Colombian
Breed Size Large Fowl; Bantam


Pic by @3riverschick


Pic by @Fancychooklady


Pic by @Fancychooklady


Pic by @GardeNerd


Pic by @wava1vaughn


Pic by @mstarr

Breed Reviews:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/products/sussex

Breed Discussion Threads:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/279509/the-sussex-thread/0_30
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/429217/show-quality-speckled-sussex/0_30
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/424026/coronation-sussex-thread/0_30
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...ssex-fowl-all-varieties-large-and-bantam/0_30
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/796329/buff-sussex/0_30


Do you own Sussex chickens? Are you a Sussex breeder? If so, please reply to this thread with the your thoughts and experiences, including:

· What made you decide to get this breed?
· Do you own them for fun? Breeding? Some other purpose?
· What are your favorite characteristics about this breed?
· Post some pics of your birds; male/female, chicks, eggs, etc!

 

[HChickenfarm]

I have just hatched 5 light Sussex. I am so excited to finally get this breed.

 

[sumi]

I have just hatched 5 light Sussex. I am so excited to finally get this breed.

My Light Sussex hen passed away just over 2 weeks ago. She was 4 years old. She was a wonderful, wonderful hen! I'm sure you will enjoy yours very much