Speckled Sussex

This English Heavy breed was developed in Sussex County, England more than 100 years ago. Cocks weigh about nine pounds at maturity and hens seven pounds. For these reasons, along with their pink skin, these birds are said to make excellent table fowl. I have found these birds to be calm and personable as well as good layers of light brown or tinted eggs, which you can see under the hen to the bottom left. These birds are are a wonderful combination of utility and beauty and can be a great choice for a show bird.

Typical Egg color of a Speckled Sussex Egg: Center Egg, Top Row

We are hoping to have Speckled Sussex hatching eggs available in Spring 2009 for $12.00 per dozen.