chickencam Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I am interested because mine is so out of tune when she bok-boks after egg laying and if anything upsets her which is quite often. Looking ahead in time to when we have to get more hens we would like more Light Sussex because they are dual purpose and lay really good eggs. The noise thing would be an issue though because we live in a sub-urban area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenLdn Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Gosh yes! Susie is the noisiest out of the lot of mine! When she lays here eggs- she lets the whole world know! I used to hear people describe their hens singing an ‘I laid an Egg’ song- but this is pretty much a deafening roar rather than a song! She goes on until I go out and tell her off for shouting! God knows how long she goes on for during the week when im not there! Perhaps others have a quieter bird? But Susie is one of the tamest and is top bird in my little flock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barkisland Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 My Light Sussex isn't noisy at all, just a quiet bok bokking as she pootles about, she doesn't even make an egg announcement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moochoo Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 My light sussex is gobby! An amazing egg announcer and general chatterer. I love it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 Gobby that's right Mine is anything but tame she gets her knickers in a knot at the slightest thing. If I should dare to try to touch her she makes a right hoo hah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 My Chilli rarely makes an egg announcement - but when she alarm calls, my goodness! Her BOOOOOOOK!!! is a bit strangled at the end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 My Light Sussex is actually the quietest one of the bunch My Speckledy one is the worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meezers Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 My light sussex is the noisiest when announcing an egg - the bluebelle comes a close second, they are the only 2 we can hear squawking when we are inside at the front of the house or half the village away- doesn't bother us though, we think it's funny ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speckled hen Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Both Daisy and Dora are very loud!! They definately announce egg delivery! Mind you Henny and Penny are loud as well so I think they compete, I can hear them in the house, they are saying mum I've laid you an egg so bring on the corn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 My light sussex is a very quiet girl, except when I get new hens and then she shouts for about 2 weeks . She doesn't egg announce either . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ's Chooks Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Maisie is just the noisiest ever and gets in a pickle if you disturb her or upset her. This morning she was particularly upset over something, not sure what.... one of her feathers out of place probably!!! she's a bit precious. She's not a pure breed but a hybrid LS... perhaps that has something to do with the volume??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Looks like the majority of them are pretty loud then with the odd exception to prove the rule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I'm due to get four of the lovely feathered light sussex things at the end of this month Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I'm due to get four of the lovely feathered light sussex things at the end of this month Ooooooooohhhhhh you are so lucky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
