My new rooster- Speckled Sussex

[Buster]

I took a drive today and traded a 50 pound bag of scratch for a pair of speckled sussex that are 11 months old. I have 4 speckled sussex hens already and wanted a rooster for them. He is a big boy! I had my pick of 9 roosters- they came from MMH last year, same as the birds I have already. I have them quarantined at the moment and am separating my SS hens tomorrow. They are both very tame and easily handled. The lady I got them from babied them. The taill feathers are a little ragged from being in a cage all winter. I am sure he will love his new digs once he is done with quarantine. Here are some pics:

 

[Guitartists]

He looks marbled! So pretty!!!!!

 

[Cheekon]

He sure is a good looking roo!

 

[pipermark]

looks like you made a good swap

 

[Rte.66_chicks]

I'd sure trade a bag of scratch for them! Nice looking birds!

 

[MissPrissy]

You know I love the look of a speckled sussex! Are you trying to make me a jubilee orpington?

 

[speckledhen]

Pretty boy, Buster. Glad you found one!

 

[Katy]

Very nice looking fellow. My first speckled Sussex are due to hatch later this week.

 

[Frizzledhen]

Looks like a red roo who played in white paint. Very pretty bird. Nice heritage breed.

 

[sweetshoplady]

Very handsome boy!