Rhesus Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 I'm new to chicken keeping - everything arrives on Tuesday but we've all been ready for a while and the children have their rota ready. We're starting off with a Pepperpot and 2 Rangers in a cube but I want a Sussex as part of the flock. I'm just not sure if sellers are reluctant to sell individual birds or else I will end up buying a shopping list. Anyone any views and are Sussex fairly content and non-flighty as a breed? - Doris - Marjorie - Hilda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurmurf Posted August 31, 2009 Share Posted August 31, 2009 most sellers will sell single birds, particularly if they're going to join a few others. Sussex are great big bosomy birds and lovely for the garden - fab layers too. I would get the sussex as soon as you get the other 3 so they form one flock from the very beginning. Introducing a new bird to an existing flock can be an absolute 'mare for all concerned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I agree....get them all at the same time to save yourself a whole lot of grief later. I have a Light Sussex hen and she is a lovely, friendly, placid girl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
