Light Sussex Fertile Eggs 1 Dozen (12 Eggs)

• Mature weight is under 2.7-3.2kg
• Fast growing – first egg around 7-9 months 
• Large– Extra large sized pastel cream coloured eggs, expected to lay around 200-300 eggs per year.
• Broodiness – moderate to high 
• Maintenance – Low
• Flightiness - Low

Please Note: Hatching eggs are a natural product. While we take every care to provide fertile, well-packed eggs, hatch rates cannot be guaranteed due to factors outside our control, including postage and incubation conditions.

So as the name suggests, the Light Sussex originated in Sussex, England. It has been recognised as a standard breed there since the early 20th Century and was accepted as a licenced breed in America in the 1920s.

The Light Sussex was bred to be a "dual purpose" breed, producing a steady number of large eggs and a good amount of meat, to cope with public demand.

In the 1940s, though, it was replaced by specially bred broiler chickens, who mature unnaturally quickly, so were more in demand commercially. 

The Light Sussex remains one of the best breeds for both eggs and meat, but matures too slowly to be regarded as a good commercial chicken.

So – luckily – the breed's popularity means it's remained and celebrated as both a reliable, family friendly backyard chicken, and a dashing show bird.

The Sussex chicken is an alert, calm breed that can adapt to any surroundings and be quite tame and friendly. They are comfortable in both free range or confined spaces and in the presence of humans. The breed frequently goes broody in the warmer months. They are good foragers and are generally vigorous and hardy as a garden fowl.

Our Promise to You

• Freshly collected hatching eggs
• Eggs from healthy, carefully selected breeding birds
• Secure professional packaging
• Friendly after-sales support and incubation advice