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Sussex

The Sussex was developed in Sussex County, England over 100 years ago. It was famous...
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General Information

Breed Purpose
Dual Purpose
Comb
Single
Broodiness
Frequent
Climate Tolerance
All Climates
Egg Productivity
High
Egg Size
Large
Egg Color
Brown tinted
Breed Colors/Varieties
Speckled and Light
Breed Size
Large Fowl
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The Sussex is a dual purpose breed that originated in England around the time of the Roman conquest of Britain in AD 43, making them one of the oldest known breeds. Today they are a popular breed for show exhibitions as well as a garden breed.

The Sussex is an alert, docile breed that can adapt to any surroundings. They are comfortable in both free range or confined spaces and in the presence of humans, although they will mate and breed better in larger spaces. The breed frequently goes broody in the warmer months. They are good foragers and are generally vigorous and hardy as a garden fowl.

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Sussex egg

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Sussex chicks

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Sussex hen

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Sussex rooster

For more information on this breed and their owners' and breeders' experiences with them, see our breed discussion here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/chicken-breed-focus-sussex.1154699/
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btagg
Love these birds!
Pros: Very friendly, beautiful
Cons: Hard to find any color other than the speckled variety.
I have just loved this breed of chicken. I got my first light Sussex about a decade ago and am currently looking for a breeder to obtain more in the spring. They have been my friendliest birds along with my Delaware and Dorkings. I will always have them in my flock from this point forward.
Purchase Price
5-50$ depending on the breeder
Purchase Date
3/2012
triciayoung
Love My Speckled Sussex Chickens
Pros: Calm
Friendly
Nice
Beautiful
Cons: Too nice get bullied
Loud (if this is a problem)
I have a flock of 11. I was supposed to have 3-speckled Sussex hens, but 2 ended up being roosters. All three are very calm, extremely friendly, and easy to care for. My hen, Lucy, is too nice and ends up being low on the pecking order scale, only above the 3- Silkies. She is a good egg producer and started laying at 20-weeks.
Purchase Price
$5.00
Purchase Date
06/01/2022

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SesameRoad
Speckled Sussex pullet...
Pros: Very pretty plumage
Cons: loud, food crazed, not friendly, skittish
Got her with a few others at Coastal farm store as chicks. Never was friendly. Lays every 2 days or so. Avoids me unless there are treats. Got for the plumage, but just disappointed in the breed, at least the quality from Coastal farm.
Won't be purchasing again unfortunately.
Purchase Price
$4
Purchase Date
August 8nd 2021
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Comments

lexilovee
They are my all time favorite breed of chicken! Beautiful, sweet and spectacular layers! I personally, think everyone should have at least a few in their flock.
 
Jenn's Hens
If I can figure out google drive, I will share some photos of my Coronation Sussex. I don't seem to see any in the gallery yet. I agree with the above descriptions completely. I love these birds!
 
Kates Chooks
I have two speckled sussex, one turned out to be a roo. I have to say they are the greediest birds in my flock. When it's treat time , or even a big pile of greens if they have to stay in the run, those two will beat out everyone else for speed of stuffing their beaks and shoving their way in to gobble everything first. The hen is a good layer, I will say that.
 
HamletAndEggs
I have 10 hens and my Speckled Sussex is my favorite. She is social, friendly, middle of the pecking order, good layer, and beautiful to boot! I will definitely be getting this breed again when I add to my flock. Sweet, bright, funny, adorable girl.
 

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