Sussex

Also known as: Speckled Sussex

Chatty, curious English heritage breed.

🐣 Beginner friendly❄ Cold hardy☀ Heat hardy🪺 Goes broody

Egg color

cream to brown

Eggs / year

250

Egg size

large

Purpose

dual

Class

English

Size

large

Hen weight

7 lbs

Rooster weight

9 lbs

Temperament

curious, friendly, talkative

Noise level

moderate

Origin

England

Lifespan

8–10 yrs

About the Sussex

Sussex chickens are one of the oldest English breeds, hardy, friendly, and dual-purpose with good egg production.

Loves to forage; will follow you around the yard.

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