What Breed is This Pullet?

[donrae]

I agree it could be a coronation sussex. I'd also be asking the breeder if that's a possibility. If you don't mind my asking, how much did you pay for the egg?

 

[SurfCityBumpkin]

Thank you everyone for your responses. The reply I recieved in the Sussex thread mentioned that the thighs weren't heavy enough to be a Sussex but she is very young so she isn't very filled out yet. My Chocolate Orpington was awkward and gangly for awhile and now she is a plump, beautiful girl.
I bought the eggs from a reputable local breeder who assured me she is a Sussex. He mentioned that the only question is to whether she is a silver, lilac, or Coronation as he groups these eggs together.
The Sussex thread repy gave me lots of breeding standards facts and I admire her knowledge but I am a simple urban chicken enthusiast, not interested in breeding.

Donrae, I paid $7.00 for the egg

 

[SurfCityBumpkin]

Thank you Wyandottes7. I think she is pretty cute myself.

and I'm going to continue to call her a "she" as a little bit of positive thinking until "she" crows lol

 

[donrae]

Sounds like the breeder is reasonably knowledgeable. I'm not familiar with the lilac version, but my guess would be that or Coronation. She's not a silver, they're darker overall.

 

[rainbowrooster]

I saw something like this once I believe they said it was a Lavender Sussex.

A coronation Sussex is a light Sussex with the lavender gene.

 

[K Spot]

Definitely a Coronation Sussex. I've had one myself.

 

[SurfCityBumpkin]

Thank you, K Spot. What a pretty bird! I can only hope mine will grow up to be that lovely.

 

[K Spot]

Thank you SurfCity. Unfortunately she is no longer with us, but she was a beautiful girl

 

[SurfCityBumpkin]

I'm sorry to hear that KSpot. She was truly a beauty

 

[Chris09]

Could be a Coronation Sussex but then again could be out of a Light Sussex crossed with a Blue fowl.
If I remember correctly a true Coronation Sussex breeds true and there are very few (if any) true Coronation Sussex in the U.S..