Are speckled Sussex Roosters mean?
Sussex chickens are docile, friendly, and confident non-aggressive birds. The roosters are not as aggressive as other breeds. If kept together with different chicken breeds, their friendly demeanor often puts them at the bottom of the pecking order.
What color legs do speckled Sussex have?
Their shanks and toes are white in color and their legs clean (meaning their legs will remain bare, rather than grow feathers). Speckled Sussex chickens have a single comb with five well-defined pointy ends, medium-sized earlobes, and small- to medium-sized rounded wattles. These are all red in color.
What is the difference between light Sussex and Sussex?
The light Sussex has a white body with a black tail and black in the flight feathers and wing coverts; the neck hackles are white with black striping. The coronation Sussex has the same markings as the light, but with lavender instead of the black.
How can you tell if a chick is speckled Sussex?
She can lay 4-5 light brown eggs each week. The speckled Sussex in particular is loved for their feather patterning – no two hens are alike….
| Speckled Sussex | |
|---|---|
| Egg Production: | 4-5 per week. |
| Egg Color: | Light Brown. |
| Known For Broodiness: | Yes. |
| Good With Children: | Yes. |
Are Sussex Roosters aggressive?
The Sussex is described as a docile but confident and friendly bird that is easy to handle. They are non-aggressive birds; even the roosters are reported to be mellow. They should not be put in with pushy or aggressive breeds as they will be at the bottom of the pecking order and may suffer from bullying.
How long do Sussex chickens live?
| Sussex Chicken | |
|---|---|
| Lifespan: | 8+ years. |
| Weight: | Hens (7lb) Roosters (9lb). |
| Color: | Lots but speckled most popular. |
| Egg Production: | 4-5 per week. |
Do Sussex go broody?
The Speckled Sussex chicken is one of the best backyard chickens for being adaptable. They are heat and cold tolerant. These hens are very likely to set and become broody as soon as the weather warms in the spring.
How to get included in the Sussex Breeders Directory?
To be included in the Sussex Breeders Directory you must be a current ASA Member. Last Updated July 1, 2015 Hill Family Farms Offers 10% Discount on Sussex Purchase to ASA Members!
Are there discounts for Sussex breeders in Tennessee?
Offers 20% Discount on Sussex purchases to ASA Members! TENNESSEE Cumberland View Farm Blue/black Ameraucanas Bantam Speckled Sussex (2017) Giant Dewlap Toulouse.
What kind of Sussex are there in New Hampshire?
White Cubalaya, Showgirls, Modern Game, and a few others. Silver Penciled Plymouth Rock, Lavender Orpington, Sulmtaler. Bantams; Black English Orpington , Black-Tailed White Japanese, Black-Tailed Buff Japanese BLRW, White Wyandotte, New Hampshire, Splash Silkies. Offers 20% Discount on Sussex purchases to ASA Members!