The Sussex thread!

[mjgigax]

Hello,
I am posting because I just got my first Sussex; a Coronation pullet that is still small, maybe 3 mo. old. I can already tell that she is wonderful and I will want more.
I have Bantam and LF Cochins. I chose them for their personalities and calm nature and think Sussex will fit in well. I also have a pen of Wheaten Ameraucanas and a trio of Blue and Splash Marans. The Marans are nearly as sweet as my Cochins. The Ameraucanas are beautiful but comparatively flighty so I think I will phase them out and make room for Sussex.
I wonder how it took me so long to find out about Sussex but I don't see them often in Oklahoma

 

[Johnn]

 

[Sam3 Abq]

Beautiful - we plan to include one SS in our 1st flock of 7 hens in spring of 2014.

 

[mjgigax]

Lovely girl. I have Mille Fleur Cochins. Maybe a SS should join my flock.

 

[Johnn]

Thanks!

 

[lesslea317]

My Sussex roos at 17 weeks dressed out at about 3.5lbs... Is that about right?

 

[mnhomestead]

Here is the pair of coronations I just picked up to go with the lone coro. hen I have:

The rooster is so impressive and huge in person! So excited to have found them and can't wait to start hatching in the spring

 

[lesslea317]

Those coronation Sussex are beautiful! Here's my 18 week old speckled roo. Is he acceptable for breeding? Not too sure about that white tail feather...

 

[lesslea317]

 

[mjgigax]

Such pretty birds and nice pictures. DH and I are trying to guess where you live.
He says Texas and I say England.