Seeking Speckled Sussex

[Melanie9565]

I’m in Southern California and recmtly lost two girls to an extreme heat spike. I was told to stay away from fluffy chickens and try the speckled Sussex. I hear they are quite friendly and heat tolerant. The trouble is, I can’t seem to locate any here in Southern California. Mail order just seems so risky amd there is usually a minimum order. Since I only want 2 female chicks, I’m at a loss. Any recommendations?

 

[Jenniedot777]

Local poultry groups on Facebook

 

[Melanie9565]

Local poultry groups on Facebook

I’ll see what’s around.

 

[Melanie9565]

I’ll see what’s around.

Unfortunately I didn’t seem to have much luck.

 

[Jenniedot777]

Type in Southern California Poultry .. I saw a couple of small groups, maybe craigslist too

 

[336White Phoenix]

What temperature did use get and what breed was ur 2 little guys that passed

 

[RNPAULIE69]

My speckled Sussex is very fluffy and does not handle heat well. Her flockmate the welsummer does much better on hot hot days

 

[Melanie9565]

What temperature did use get and what breed was ur 2 little guys that passed

They were grown girls. A buff and a Cochin. The temp was 118° and topped out at 121° for a moment.

 

[Melanie9565]

My speckled Sussex is very fluffy and does not handle heat well. Her flockmate the welsummer does much better on hot hot days

Hmmmmm. How is the temperament of the welsummer?

 

[Melanie9565]

Type in Southern California Poultry .. I saw a couple of small groups, maybe craigslist too

I did check. Thank you! Now I just have to read through and figure out which one is best to join.