Supposed to be BUFF SUSSEX

[HiveQueen]

Hi All, just after a little help with my very pale buff sussex. This little fella is around 11 weeks old and just hasn't gone dark like everyone else. Is it a recessive gene? Is someone not a full buff sussex? I do not have any other chickens. Would very much appreciate any clarification!!

Pics
1. older sibling
2. breeding stock (4 girls)
3, 4, 5. light buff chicken in question
6. Rooster / dad

 

[Somewhere_In_The_Clouds]

Firstly, so nice to see someone else with Buff Sussex! Welcome to BYC!

I have never seen something like this with mine. I'm very interested in seeing what others have to say.
Definitely no chance of other chickens? How long have you had all of them?

 

[HiveQueen]

Firstly, so nice to see someone else with Buff Sussex! Welcome to BYC!

I have never seen something like this with mine. I'm very interested in seeing what others have to say.
Definitely no chance of other chickens? How long have you had all of them?

Definitely no chance of other chickens. He's also not the only one. I gave a friend a dozen eggs to hatch and she ended up with 2 white ones. I've had the 4 hens since Nov 2023 and the rooster I got in July 2024. The girls get clucky a LOT so now I have 16 chicks ranging from 5months - 11 weeks. I went away for a week and the kids 'forgot' to collect the eggs