Easy! He is a crossed light sussex, good breeder but might be better in the pot.
May the chicken force be with yous!
Kilmore bee keeper, Steve......
Feb 20, 2010 Rating
cross breds are good by: Jon White
My initial thougths were a Light Sussex Cross, but after reading the other comments, I'm not so sure. Anyway, the point is that he looks like a good all-round bird and should be good to breed from. My experience of cross-breeds is good. They have a little more survival instinct than pure-breds, making them better foragers and a little more street-smart (or should I say fox-smart). They always have great eggs, but most are a little more flighty and go broody more readily. I find that by observing these natural instincts (that are often seen in cross-breds) are a good way to learn about chicken behaviour. Anyway, that's just my experience.
Feb 19, 2010 Rating
What bird is that... by: MILIFESTYLE
Sussex Cross
Feb 18, 2010 Rating
Poultry Farmer by: Anonymous
On studying the picture of your rooster it strongly suggests that it is a predominantly Light Sussex cross - with at this stage an unknown rose comb breed. If the other part of the the breed was Silver and the cockerel was a red rose comb then this would show up in the progeny as males as silver and hens as reds. It is difficult to be precise when the linage is unknown.
Feb 18, 2010 Rating
Rooster by: Erika
Hi, This is a Columbian Wyandotte rooster
Feb 17, 2010 Rating
Mixed Breed by: Roseapple
I have 3 roosters that look exactly like your guy. Their mom is a Gold Laced Wyandotte and their dad is a huge Light Brahma. I'll bet other crosses could produce a similar rooster though.
Feb 12, 2010 Rating
Do Wyandottes come in this colour? by: Anonymous
That "rose comb" reminds me of the Wyandotte, the color is classic Light Sussex. Maybe he is a cross? Or does someone have a better idea?
