My 7 week old Speckled Sussex

[Nicole01]

That's a boy. Short tail, super white chest and an advanced comb.

SS are one of the sweetest breeds ever!

My girl is to the far right at around 18 weeks of age.

 

[tundraorchid]

Thanks for that input. Thick feet too, I think. But, this is my first go round with chickens and I kept reading that spurs don't grow until 8 months, which made me doubt that little nail growing there. I'd also read that occasionally females have them. I didn't know what to believe. Today though, it stood it's ground when I approached (usually runs away) and then pecked me when I reached for it. HA! Personality plus!

 

[tundraorchid]

That's a boy. Short tail, super white chest and an advanced comb.
SS are one of the sweetest breeds ever!
My girl is to the far right at around 18 weeks of age.

Nicole, gorgeous! And at 18 weeks, she doesn't have nearly the comb that this 7 week old does, does she? Well, that picture helped. And yes, VERY white chest on this one.

 

[Nicole01]

Here she is about 8 weeks. They are tough to photo! They never stay in one place.lol

 

[A roo or two]

 

[Zoofee]

I am glad you pointed that out, I will look for that from now on! Here is my speckled sussex hen, she has a large comb I think!

 

[LJBETHANY]

I have a 5 week old bird that looks just like yours. It is constantly pecking the other chickens very hard and pulls on their feathers. I put some white vinegar in his water last night so we'll see if that helps. He is really on a mission and the other birds run from him when he gets near. I really wanted a rooster but not a bully.

 

[Frazzemrat1]

I have a 5 week old bird that looks just like yours. It is constantly pecking the other chickens very hard and pulls on their feathers. I put some white vinegar in his water last night so we'll see if that helps. He is really on a mission and the other birds run from him when he gets near. I really wanted a rooster but not a bully.

I'd suggest starting your own thread, with pics, just to make sure. Especially considering this one is 9 years old.