20/06/2026
Ah, the joys of checking the inbox ๐จ
โSometimes, an enquiry brings a genuine smile. While we completely understand the desire to avoid surprise roosters in the backyard, this one gave us a little chuckle.
โTo gently clarify the terminology for anyone just beginning their feathered journey: dayold chicks can be "sexed" (which means they are professionally sorted to guarantee females by skilled sexers, or genetically bred to be sexed by down colour and markings), but they are never "desexed" (surgically altered like our beloved cats and dogs) at that age.
โWe always appreciate the enthusiasm of new keepers and are more than happy to help navigate the fascinating, and sometimes confusing, world of chicken terminology.
โSo, if you are thinking of becoming a chicken breeder, the number one qualification would definitely be ....."patience". ๐
P.S. We donโt breed light sussex at all. Our breed list is clearly listed on the website.๐๐
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