Hoover's Hatchery Live Speckled Sussex Baby Chicks, 10 ct.
Item #
Sex: Select a Sex
At a glance
Bird Purpose
Egg Laying, Meat Production
Egg Color
Cream
Temperament
Docile
Item #
At a glance
Bird Purpose
Egg Laying, Meat Production
Egg Color
Cream
Temperament
Docile
Sex: Select a Sex
Item #
Sex: Select a Sex
At a glance
Bird Purpose
Egg Laying, Meat Production
Egg Color
Cream
Temperament
Docile
Speckled Sussex Chickens originated in England around AD 43, making them one of the oldest known breeds, with the speckled variety being recognized around 1914. The speckled coloring of these chickens have dark brown or mahogany colored plumage, with some black and blue feathers tipped with white ends, making the speckles show throughout their plumage. The speckles become more prominent as the chickens molt each year. These curious, mellow chickens are very hardy in winter, do well confined, and are an excellent forager so they also do well free ranged. These calm, beautiful chickens are great show birds that tend to go broody and make wonderful mothers. The size and productivity of these birds make them great dual purpose chickens for your backyard flock!
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- Bird Purpose: Dual purpose Sussex Chickens are great for eggs and meat
- Egg Production Rate: Female Sussex Chickens lay approximately 240 eggs/year
- Egg Color: Cream to tan
- Egg Size: Medium
- Bird Characteristics: Speckles Sussex Chickens are docile, confident, curious, mellow, hardy in winter, and bear confinement well
- Mature Weight: Male 9 lb., female 7 lb.
- Package Quantity: 10 baby chicks
- Guarantee of 90% accuracy on all sexed poultry.
| Brand | Hoover's Hatchery |
|---|---|
| Country of Origin | Made in USA |
| APA Class | English |
| Bird Age | 1 Day Old |
| Bird Purpose | Egg Laying, Meat Production |
| Breed | Speckled Sussex |
| Broodiness | Occasionally |
| Comb | Single |
| Egg Color | Cream |
| Egg Production Rate Range | 201-250 |
| Egg Size | Medium Eggs |
| Poultry Egg Production Rate | Up to 240 |
| Poultry Hardiness | Heat Hardy |
| Species | Chickens |
| Temperament | Docile |
| Manufacturer Part Number | SSP |