Hen or Rooster. Sussex

[lassie1982]

Hi,

Here is a Sussex we purchased as a youngster and were told it was a hen.
My friend however is certain it's a rooster?
We've not had any eggs from her, but I've not seen it trying to do its roosterly job either.
We only have 1 rooster in our flock, a silkie, and the silkie rooster and this Sussex are best friends which I wouldn't have thought they would be if the Sussex was a rooster?
I don't know the age, I'd guess 6 months?

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[lassie1982]

Another pic

 

[CornerViewFarm]

I'd say he's a rooster but that sure looks like a Light Brahma to me not a Sussex.

 

[lassie1982]

Bugger.
That's no good. Does this mean I will have to rehome either the silkie rooster or this one?
Currently they are best friends and the rooster pictured grew up with the silkie rooster

 

[SpringPeeper]

I'd say he's a rooster but that sure looks like a Light Brahma to me not a Sussex.

Wouldn't a Brahma have feathered legs? It looks like it could be a light Sussex to me. It also looks like a rooster to me- the pointed cape feathers, especially.

I don't know if it is the norm for the breed, but I have heard of Sussex cocks maturing somewhat slowly compared to other dual purpose breeds.

 

[genesis1verse1]

If that's a hen it has the longest rooster hackle feathers I've ever seen. I would say rooster.

 

[Michael OShay]

Wouldn't a Brahma have feathered legs? It looks like it could be a light Sussex to me. It also looks like a rooster to me- the pointed cape feathers, especially.

X2 on Light Brahmas having feathered legs. It looks to me like a Light Sussex cockerel as well.

 

[krista74]

I guess re-homing would depend on two factors:-

1. The ability of the two roosters to continue to get along, and

2. The number of hens that you have.

I think the recommended ratio is approximately 1 rooster for every 10-15 hens?

Too many roosters and not enough hens = A lot of pressure on your girls due to unwanted "rooster attention."

Others more experienced may know the correct ratios, but that, and any potential fighting between the 2 boys would be my main concerns.

- Krista

 

[lassie1982]

We have 6 hens (3 isa browns, 2 Sussex, 1 silkie)
For now the silkie rooster and the rooster pictured are best of friends so is there any chance that they won't fight and will live together nicely? Not sure whom I would rehome

 

[fshinggrl]

We have 6 hens (3 isa browns, 2 Sussex, 1 silkie)
For now the silkie rooster and the rooster pictured are best of friends so is there any chance that they won't fight and will live together nicely? Not sure whom I would rehome

my two roosters were best of friends until the hens got to laying age.