Speckled Sussex?

[kimmerjo]

Getting some Speckled Sussex in the spring!! They're so pretty

 

[3riverschick]

Getting some Speckled Sussex in the spring!! They're so pretty

Where are you getting them from?
Best,
Karen in western PA, USA

 

[Arielle]

It seems like they are lots of specled sussex in the US
Are there many in Australia?
and how long do they live

THey are fairly rare in the US. I don't know about Australia. HOw long they live is the same as any other chicken.

 

[kimmerjo]

Where are you getting them from?
 Best,
 Karen in western PA, USA

. I am placing an order from McMurray soon . I see your from PA I'm from NY near Jamestown

 

[3riverschick]

. I am placing an order from McMurray soon . I see your from PA I'm from NY near Jamestown

Would you be interested in Heritage vs production Speckled Sussex?
The Heritage strains have better coloring and are closer to historic
breed type and the traits you have studied which made the Sussex
attractive. You can find breeders in many States uncluding New York
at the parent Club website:
http://americansussexbreeders.webs.com/membersdirectory.htm
Speckled is a tri-color and the toughest color to breed in the Sussex fowl.
It takes decades to get the involved color genes stable enough to reliably
pass on correctly the lovely pattern from generation to generation. The Sussex
are usually bred early in the year so they will be good winter layers.
Breeders already have chicks hatching out. Why not check with the Club?
I look forward to further news of your Sussex journey.
Best Success,
Karen and the Light Sussex
in western PA, USA

 

[kimmerjo]

Ok thanks I will

 

[Chickens run]

I just got 4 SS chicks from, of all places, Tractor Supply. I am only a year into raising chickens and was not familiar with the breed. I bought them because they were the last 4 hens left and I had read that they were good layers. I don't intend to show them, just enjoy them around the yard. Now I'm glad I snapped them up.

 

[Folly's place]

Chickensrun, you will love your birds! The pullets are the most engaging birds I've ever had, and beautiful, and good layers. Mary

 

[nate1the1great1]

I have this little speckled sussex crossed with americauna on the
Left

 

[3riverschick]

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