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- Poultry Show Class: English Class
- Weights: Hen ——-7 lbs
Rooster—-9 lb
Pullet——-6 lbs
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. (estimates only, see FAQ)
- 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.
- Breeder Farm Source: Cackle Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline/strain of pure Speckled Sussex chicken since 1979.
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