Speckled Sussex, New Hampshire Reds, or Wyandottes?

[kipper]

I plan to add a few more girls to our flock, and I am leaning toward Specked Sussex, New Hampshire Reds, and Wyandottes. I am curious what your experiences have been with these breeds, in particular personality and egg production. Thanks!

 

[kipper]

Anyone???

 

[barred-rocks-rock]

Speckled Sussex are Very Cool to look at. So are wyandottes, but they lay more eggs than sussex.

 

[countrygurl]

Speckled Sussex are very pretty but they are not good winter layers.

 

[jerseygirl1]

Get one of each!!!!!!!

 

[kipper]

I could never get just one of each, I am thinking of two of each! I have a hard time buying chickens in moderation.

I am splitting an order with a few other people, and they have asked me to choose the breeds for them as well. It feels like being a kid in a candy store, but wanting to make sure I pick something my friends will like, too. I suppose that is my primary reason for asking about characteristics, I want to do a little research as to personal experiences with them.

We currently have Black Jersey Giants, Delawares, EEs, Cochins, and Welsummers. We enjoy a colorful flock and sell eggs to friends and neighbors, so we like good producers. We use lights and our winters are mild here, so ours haven't slowed down laying at all.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

Sussex. Absolutely and completely Sussex. Sweet, docile, obnoxious, good summer layers...absolutely love them!

 

[kipper]

Ooooh, I am itching to order some!

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

If this is any indication:


I had one of my senior pictures made with my Speckled Sussex "Houdina."

 

[kipper]

OK, that is truly a spoiled chicken!