Supposed to be speckled sussex pullets...

[Blackfarms88]

These chicks are 8-9 weeks old. I bought them from a lady who buys leftovers from hatcheries. She thought she had removed most of the roosters (her best guess of course). It's been 6 weeks and I'm thinking I may have 1 hen and 3 roosters. I also think only 2 are speckled sussex?

 

[sourland]

Two of the birds are not Speckled Sussex - perhaps Welsummers ? Sadly I think that the two Speckled Sussex are both cockerels.

 

[Longhornlove]

These chicks are 8-9 weeks old. I bought them from a lady who buys leftovers from hatcheries. She thought she had removed most of the roosters (her best guess of course). It's been 6 weeks and I'm thinking I may have 1 hen and 3 roosters. I also think only 2 are speckled sussex?View attachment 2206031View attachment 2206035View attachment 2206036

yes looks like two Sussex and they look like roos

 

[ShrekDawg]

The one Sussex looks like a girl to me especially compared to all those other boys

But I guess time will tell and I really hope you have a pair.

But yes, only two are SS. I agree that the others appear to be Welsummers but not entirely sure. They look like mine did though.

 

[Blackfarms88]

Two of the birds are not Speckled Sussex - perhaps Welsummers ? Sadly I think that the two Speckled Sussex are both cockerels.

Thank you!! I have googled this so much and couldn't figure it out. Welsummer looks right!
I didn't get the best pic, but one speckled sussex has a noticeably smaller comb. I hope I have at least 1 hen. Oh well, I just picked up 20 day old speckled sussex so hopefully that will make up for it!

 

[Blackfarms88]

Two of the birds are not Speckled Sussex - perhaps Welsummers ? Sadly I think that the two Speckled Sussex are both cockerels.

Thank you! I think you nailed the breed!

 

[Longhornlove]

These chicks are 8-9 weeks old. I bought them from a lady who buys leftovers from hatcheries. She thought she had removed most of the roosters (her best guess of course). It's been 6 weeks and I'm thinking I may have 1 hen and 3 roosters. I also think only 2 are speckled sussex?View attachment 2206031View attachment 2206035View attachment 2206036

 

[Longhornlove]

These are pics of my 8 week old pullets 1 pic is of my welsummer the other 2 pics are the speckled Sussex

 

[sealer39]

Looks like Welsummer cockerels. Here’s a pic of mine about that same age.

 

[Blackfarms88]

Looks like Welsummer cockerels. Here’s a pic of mine about that same age.
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Yes. Thank you for the photo reference!