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Sussex Chickens

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History

The Sussex originated in the county of Sussex. They were prized table birds more than 100 years ago. The original colours were brown, red and speckled. The Sussex today is still a very popular breed to keep. Bred to be a dual purpose bird, it is one of the most productive breeds we have today. The hen will lay around 260 large eggs that are cream to light brown in colour. The Sussex is one of the oldest breeds that are still in existence today.

Behaviour

The Sussex chicken is an alert but docile breed that can adapt to any surrounding easily. They are good foragers. Whilst they are quite happy to be free range, they will also be fine if kept in a confined space. They can occasionally but not very often go broody. The speckled is the most likely of the breed to do this.

Varieties

The colours found in Sussex chickens are brown buff, light red, speckled, silver and white. The Sussex chicken whatever its colour should be graceful. The eyes are red in the darker varieties but are orange in the lighter ones. They have a medium sized single comb. The earlobes are red and the legs and skin are white in every variety. The brown and red varieties are rare now with the other colours being quite common.

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Sussexs For Sale

Please Note: All Chickens listed here are for collection only. They cannot be delivered by the Seller or by Omlet. Once you have purchased the Chickens you will be emailed the Seller's contact address details.

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Sussex - Mixed Group
Breed: Sussex - Mixed Group
Descriptions: Sussex - Mixed Group
Variety: Light Sussex & Golden Silkie
Age: 208 weeks
Seller: Wisty
Seller Rating: New Seller!
Description: 2 mature Light Sussex hens and 1 Golden Silkie hen. All still laying well for age, but obviously these are not pullets anymore (currently getting 2 eggs a day from all 3 combined, but it can also be less so don't expect egg machines here). I am selling these as the allotment I keep them on has been sold off, and I have nowhere to keep them anymore. Would be a shame to split them as they have been together all their lives, so want to sell them all off together for a modest price. Any questions, just ask!
Location: Monmouthshire Show Map
Delivery: Collection
£10.00
Collection Only
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Sussex - Point Of Lay Hen
Breed: Sussex - Point Of Lay Hen
Descriptions: Sussex - Point Of Lay Hen
Variety: Speckled Sussex
Age: 27 weeks
Seller: Beacon Stud
Seller Rating:            6 reviews
Description: Very rare and last few left now before the new breeding season-We have other colours too! These are stunning birds and very rare. Good layers-just ready to start laying in the next few weeks. Hardy and in great condition. Price £55 for girls. Beacon Stud, Benenden, open 7 days
Location: Kent Show Map
Delivery: Collection
£55.00
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Sussex - Chick
Breed: Sussex - Chick
Descriptions: Sussex - Chick
Variety: Light Sussex
Age: 10 weeks
Seller: Beacon Stud
Seller Rating:            6 reviews
Description: unusual opportunity before the breeding season-young chicks vaccinated and ready to go to experience homes-ready to go out in the big wide world. GUARANTEED GIRLS We have adults and other colours too! Good layers- Price £12 each or 2 for £20. Beacon Stud, Benenden, open 7 days
Location: Kent Show Map
Delivery: Collection
£12.00
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Sussex - Cockerel
Breed: Sussex - Cockerel
Descriptions: Sussex - Cockerel
Variety: Light Sussex
Age: 44 weeks
Seller: B Meachen
Seller Rating: No Feedback!
Description: One beautiful young cockerels. Very good temperament. Good plummage. Would have liked to have kept him myself, but I have too many cockerels of my own.
Location: South Lincolnshire Show Map
Delivery: Collection
£5.00
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Sussex - Point Of Lay Hen
Breed: Sussex - Point Of Lay Hen
Descriptions: Sussex - Point Of Lay Hen
Variety: Light Sussex
Age: 26 weeks
Seller: Beacon Stud
Seller Rating:            6 reviews
Description: Description: A wonderful selection of young birds-We have other colours too! These are prolific layers just ready to start laying in the next few weeks. Hardy and in great condition. Price £35 for girls. Beacon Stud, Benenden, open 7 days
Location: Kent Show Map
Delivery: Collection
£35.00
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Sussex - Point Of Lay Hen
Breed: Sussex - Point Of Lay Hen
Descriptions: Sussex - Point Of Lay Hen
Variety: Buff Sussex
Age: 26 weeks
Seller: Beacon Stud
Seller Rating:            6 reviews
Description: Last few of these rare and delightful birds-We have other colours too! These are prolific layers just ready to start laying in the next few weeks. Hardy and in great condition. Price £35 for girls. Beacon Stud, Benenden, open 7 days
Location: Kent Show Map
Delivery: Collection
£35.00
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Sussex - Breeding Trio
Breed: Sussex - Breeding Trio
Descriptions: Sussex - Breeding Trio
Variety: Light Sussex
Age: 17 weeks
Seller: Horton Hatchery
Seller Rating: No Feedback!
Description: Breeding trio of unrelated Light Sussex for sale. The two hens are 16 weeks old, fully vaccinated, will come into lay shortly. The unrelated cockerel is a little older, early 2013 hatch. Please contact for further details.
Location: Buckinghamshire Show Map
Delivery: Collection
£50.00
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Sussex - Point Of Lay Hen
Breed: Sussex - Point Of Lay Hen
Descriptions: Sussex - Point Of Lay Hen
Variety: Speckled
Age: 26 weeks
Seller: Rare Breed Chickens
Seller Rating: New Seller!
Description: Stunning exhibition quality youngsters, many colours, healthy vaccinated hens, some just started laying, cockerals available too only £25-Bybrook Barn, Ashford-The best in the South of England! Prices are £35 for top class birds Open 7 days.
Location: Kent Show Map
Delivery: Collection
£35.00
Collection Only
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Latest Reviews For Sussexs (5 of 70)

  • 5 Star: 51 (51)
  • 4 Star: 19 (19)
  • 3 Star: 0 (0)
  • 2 Star: 0 (0)
  • 1 Star: 0 (0)
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- Olivia, 25 December 2013

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           A timid yet friendly member of the flock

- Foxy, 19 October 2013

These stunning and eye catching birds certainly make an attractive member of any flock.Once calm , they can tolerate any handling but tend to flap if not handled properly . They are mostly timid and would not be seen pecking your other poultry.overall an nontactile yet eye catching member of your flock!

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           Fantastic layer

- Jane, 26 July 2013

Lays beautiful eggs, has bossy confident persona. Not for the garden proud

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           Fantastic layer

- Jane, 26 July 2013

Lays beautiful eggs, has bossy confident persona. Not for the garden proud

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           Lovely chicken!!

- David, 07 May 2013

Tilly, our speckled sussex is really friendly, great in the garden and hardy, she is lovely!!!

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Breeders Clubs for Sussexs

Scottish Sussex Club

Tel: 01569 766775

Sussex Poultry Club

E-mail: pat.gage2@btinternet.com

Tel: 01364 653182

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