{"product_id":"light-sussex-fertile-eggs-each","title":"Light Sussex Fertile Eggs 1 Dozen (12 Eggs)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMature weight is under 2.7-3.2kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast growing – first egg around 7-9 months \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge– Extra large sized pastel cream coloured eggs, expected to lay around 200-300 eggs per year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroodiness – moderate to high \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance – Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlightiness - Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3969\" data-end=\"3985\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1940s, though, it was replaced by specially bred broiler chickens, who mature unnaturally quickly, so were more in demand commercially. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo – luckily – the breed's popularity means it's remained and celebrated as both a reliable, family friendly backyard chicken, and a dashing show bird.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4502\" data-end=\"4524\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4502\" data-end=\"4524\"\u003eOur Promise to You\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4527\" data-end=\"4706\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4527\" data-end=\"4560\"\u003eFreshly collected hatching eggs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4563\" data-end=\"4617\"\u003eEggs from healthy, carefully selected breeding birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4620\" data-end=\"4651\"\u003eSecure professional packaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4654\" data-end=\"4706\"\u003eFriendly after-sales support and incubation advice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chuckles Chickens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42920183988299,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/8518\/6891\/files\/2672105D-C91E-4979-8515-79014E231C3A.jpg?v=1788498457","url":"https:\/\/www.chuckleschickens.com\/products\/light-sussex-fertile-eggs-each","provider":"Chuckles Chickens","version":"1.0","type":"link"}