“The order of mixed chicks arrived safe and healthy. They have been an easy group to care for. Our Speckled Sussex "Ivy" is in charge of the flock. She's very pretty, hardy and opinionated. As a chick, she was the only one who didn't grow in any tail feathers. She's 5 months old now and still only has about 3 tail feathers, but her body feathering is the standard, beautiful coloring of her breed. She hangs out with our Swedish Flower hen, who looks very similar to her, but black. They are 1 & 2 in the pecking order, and also the most intelligent.”
What a wonderful update — thank you so much for sharing! We're thrilled to hear your chicks arrived healthy and have been so easy to care for. It sounds like Ivy has a big personality and is living up to the Speckled Sussex reputation for being both beautiful and full of character!
It’s always fun to see how flock dynamics develop — we love that she and your Swedish Flower Hen have become best friends and leaders of the group. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience — it truly makes our day to hear how well your girls are doing!
“I love the Speckled Sussex chicks and wish I had ordered more! They’re very docile and get along well with the rest of the flock, and don’t mind being handled at all by me or my kids.”
What beautiful pictures! The Speckled Sussex is a very popular breed since they are so friendly and absolutely stunning to look at! The speckles get even more patterned with every molt, helping them hide from predators but just making them even more stunning! We are glad you love them!
“Our two Speckled Sussex's are SOOOOOOO sweet! They come running when they see you, always the first to get to you.
Our Harriett comes to the house everyday so she can get special treats. We love our girls but Harriette & Henrietta are the absolute BEST!!!!”
Oh my goodness—Harriett and Henrietta sound like absolute treasures!
Speckled Sussex girls really do have a way of stealing hearts with their friendly, curious personalities, and it sounds like yours are living their best lives (especially Harriett with those special house visits and treats!). We love hearing how bonded they are to you—that kind of connection is what makes keeping chickens so special.
Thank you so much for sharing your sweet story with us. Give those girls some extra treats and scritches from all of us here at My Pet Chicken!
“The Speckled Sussex is easily one of my favorite breed of chickens. Freckles is smart, friendly, and cuddly. She is a cheerful layer who will follow you all over the yard. Solid bird that no flock should be without. Get a Sussex!”
“Arrived after day delay in St Louis postal center but they all made it! Within minutes these 4 Sussex were drinking from the waterer with marbles to avoid any drowning. They are foraging on the brooder pad for just the perfect organic crumble . Their first day was enjoyable entertainment even as an experienced owner of a variety of breeds in the past 8 years. MyPetChicken has continued to keep high standards and success for home poultry.”
