“I ordered 4 Speckled Sussex pullets in October 2017. Purchase and receipt were very easy--just be ready to pick up from the central city post office during opening hours the day they arrive. They make a great flock, tolerate being petted and picked up, and are super curious, follow people around the yard, and come running for treats. They can fly up to perches about 3.5 feet high, and will fly down from much greater heights (which is unnerving). They can be a bit noisy, clucking at predators and calling for a few minutes to announce they've laid an egg, and they lay about 5 eggs/week each in their second year. They first started laying at age 22 weeks. In each of their two winters so far, they have molted, taking about 6-8 weeks off from laying. The description on mypetchicken is spot on for this breed. They've been awesome pets.”
“We received a speckled sussex through an assortment and let me tell you, next time we need chicks I will definitely be adding one of these ladies to the order. She is my sweetest, most outgoing hen. Our educational flock has a lot of visitors and she is always one of the first to let kids love on her. Everyone always comments on how pretty she is. A good layer, great in the flock (not a bully or pushover), and curious about everything I do - the perfect chicken.”
“I have owned many breeds over the years. This is my go to bird. They are fantastic egg layers and extremely friendly. They are easy keepers and never minded being "pets" to my kids. They readily adjusted to being held and petted. Awesome birds!”
“9 years ago we started keeping chickens and ‚ÄòSpeckled Sussex‚Äô (original name I know!) was in our very first shipment! In her 9 years she has welcomed many new chicks into the yard without issues, and has been a ‚Äòfriend‚Äô to my now 11 year old son. I love looking at the pictures of them together over the years. Although she still lays occasionally, she is mostly retired from laying now. She is still in good health and a beautiful bird!”
“I ordered one with my April batch this year. My daughter and I named her Moonpie; but she quickly became my husband‚Äôs favorite and called her Snickers, and my husband became her favorite person. She would follow my husband around the yard, and he would happily dig around the garden looking for grubs for her. She had beautiful plumage, a wonderful personality and was very chatty. She started laying. Unfortunately, we lost her to a hawk yesterday, while they were free-ranging. We‚Äôve restricted free range drastically now. We‚Äôre heartbroken, and will be ordering another this Spring. We highly recommend this breed, it is hard not to spoil and bond with these sweethearts. Our flock is not the same without our Sussex.”
“My Speckled Sussex is my friendliest bird. Midge follows me around quiet often, she comes when I call. She let's my daughter and myself hold her. She is such a great bird she lays great!”
“I ordered 3 speckled sussex in a batch of 10 birds, 2.5 yrs ago and these are by far our favorite chickens. They have the most personality and they are *very* curious. I can't keep Ethel contained - she's just too clever! Of all 10 hens, she's the escape artist and taught Trouble how to get out as well. Twig even followed me across the street while I was chatting with a neighbor - leading all the rest of the ladies as well. Thankfully, cars were careful and I was able to get them all home safely. These birds are intelligent and very fun to have!”
