Speckled Sussex

[SugarGroveFarm]

you're very welcome!

 

[SugarGroveFarm]

I've heard from numerous sources that as they age they get more speckled. And I would say it's true with my girl!

Thanks! That's good to know

 

[Alexandra33]

We're talking about one of my all-time favorite breeds here! TOTALLY, 101% recommend! Mairead, to put it simply, was my baby girl. Not only was she breathtakingly gorgeous, but she followed me everywhere, got in my way, learned the signal for treats before anyone else, gave me "kisses," (yes, I ended up with a swollen lip after that one ), and was the best garden helper you could ask for. Goodness, I loved my Mairead. You can imagine how devastated I was 3 months ago when a hawk took her from me.

Oh, and they're great layers of perfect, medium brown eggs!

~Alex

 

[PouleNoire]

We're talking about one of my all-time favorite breeds here! TOTALLY, 101% recommend! Mairead, to put it simply, was my baby girl. Not only was she breathtakingly gorgeous, but she followed me everywhere, got in my way, learned the signal for treats before anyone else, gave me "kisses," (yes, I ended up with a swollen lip after that one ), and was the best garden helper you could ask for. Goodness, I loved my Mairead. You can imagine how devastated I was 3 months ago when a hawk took her from me.

Oh, and they're great layers of perfect, medium brown eggs!
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~Alex

Aww I'm so sorry for your lossyour girl actually sounds a lot like my Hazel! They would've gotten along nicely I bet!

 

[SugarGroveFarm]

We're talking about one of my all-time favorite breeds here! TOTALLY, 101% recommend! Mairead, to put it simply, was my baby girl. Not only was she breathtakingly gorgeous, but she followed me everywhere, got in my way, learned the signal for treats before anyone else, gave me "kisses," (yes, I ended up with a swollen lip after that one ), and was the best garden helper you could ask for. Goodness, I loved my Mairead. You can imagine how devastated I was 3 months ago when a hawk took her from me.

Oh, and they're great layers of perfect, medium brown eggs!
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~Alex

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS! She was a gorgeous girl! So pretty, it so hard losing beloved pets! Probably one of the worst things in the world

 

[MNChickMom]

I only have experience with Speckled Sussex Cockerels and then eventually roosters. I bought a straight run from a breeder. They were the most docile males I have ever had. In fact my 11 year old daughter showed a pair of cockerels at the county fair. She picked them both up (one in each arm/hand) and walked them to the Show Arena without so much as a peep out of either of them. They love to follow you around and beg for treats and attention. They were slower to mature than some of my other breeds such as BArred Rock, but they were not as slow as the buff orpington.

 

[mrshafer5]

I'm with you I've got 4 that are 3 weeks old can not wait until they are large ive read in some places their more aggressive than others but who knows theyre beautiful.

 

[TheTwoRoos]

Interested in this breed following this thread

 

[TheTwoRoos]

We’re they good at doing what roosters do?

I only have experience with Speckled Sussex Cockerels and then eventually roosters. I bought a straight run from a breeder. They were the most docile males I have ever had. In fact my 11 year old daughter showed a pair of cockerels at the county fair. She picked them both up (one in each arm/hand) and walked them to the Show Arena without so much as a peep out of either of them. They love to follow you around and beg for treats and attention. They were slower to mature than some of my other breeds such as BArred Rock, but they were not as slow as the buff orpington.

 

[SugarGroveFarm]

I'm so glad to hear that! I want a rooster for my flock but have been so worried about aggressiveness because I've had HORRIBLE luck with roosters they always hate me. I'm happy that the hens and roosters are friendly because I want to be able to spend time with them and to do that they need to be friendly!