1. Mar 3, 2016 #1
   

   lilrox Out Of The Brooder

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   Hi all, I'm new to BYC and it has been so helpful to read all your posts! I have two baby chicks that I can't tell if they are Welsummers or Sussex can you help? They are not very old yet.

    
3. Mar 3, 2016 #2
   

   CascadiaRiver Chillin' With My Peeps

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   From what I hear you can tell when they start getting chest feathers because the sussex will have white ^^

    
5. Mar 3, 2016 #3
   

   keesmom Overrun With Chickens

   

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   Sussex have white legs, Welsummers have yellow.

    
7. Mar 3, 2016 #4
   

   Rhodebar Lover Chillin' With My Peeps

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   I agree, this is the easiest way to determine if the chick is either breed.

    
9. Mar 4, 2016 #5
   

   drumstick diva Still crazy after all these years. Premium Member

   

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   agree with Keesmom

    

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