Cackle Hatchery Speckled Sussex Chicken

Description

This Speckled Sussex Chicken originated in the county of Sussex and is a very old English breed and recognized as a distinct breed in 1914. The Sussex is a very gentle and colorful bird. This variety of the Sussex breed makes for a good backyard chicken and dual purpose birds for meat or egg production. This bird is a very good layer and handles confinement well. Their speckled coloring makes them blend in with the background and camouflages them from predators such as coyotes and foxes. With each yearly molt more speckles appear so they become even more colorful the older they get.

Features

• Poultry Show Class: English Class
• Weights: Hen: 7 lbs, Pullet: 6 lbs, Rooster: 9 lb, Cockerel: 7 1/2 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Primary production, Egg Laying & Pet/Secondary meat source
• Egg Shell Color: Light Brown
• Egg Production: 180-240 eggs per year.
• 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 1914
• TLC: Recovering status, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed.

Specifications

• Breed: Speckled Sussex