Name: Light Sussex
SKU: 148
Availability: InStock

Price range: $8.00 through $30.00

Beautiful and productive, our Sussex chickens (5 – 13 months old) are excellent brown egg layers with calm personalities and stunning feather patterns.

Poultry Show Class: English Class
Weights: Hen ——-7 lbs
Rooster—-9 lb
Pullet——-6 lbs
Cockerel—7 1/2 lbs
Purpose and Type: Primary production, Egg Laying & Pet/Secondary meat source
Egg Shell Color: Light Brown
Egg Production: 240-260 eggs per year. (estimates only,)
Egg Size: Large
Temperament: Active/Curious
Gender Accuracy: 80-85%
Fertility Percentage: 60-75%
Broody: Setter
Mating Ratio: 10 Females to 1 Male
Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
Country of Origin: England
APA: Yes, Recognized by American Standard of Perfection in 1929

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The Sussex chicken is an all-purpose classic that brings both beauty and productivity to your flock. Originating from England, this heritage breed is known for its steady egg production, gentle temperament, and striking color varieties—especially the eye-catching Speckled Sussex.

Key Features:

Age Range: Available from 6 weeks to 20 weeks old

Egg Production: Begins at 18–22 weeks, yielding 220–280 large brown eggs/year

Egg Color: Light to medium brown

Temperament: Gentle, curious, and people-friendly

Use: Dual-purpose (egg and meat)

Breed Traits: Available in colors like Speckled, Red, and Light; full-bodied with soft feathers and a graceful stance

Vaccinated: Yes – protected against Marek’s, Newcastle, and other common poultry diseases

Sussex chickens are ideal for families, free-range environments, and backyard flocks. They’re reliable layers, excellent foragers, and one of the most well-rounded breeds you can raise.