Sussex
Gallus gallus domesticus
✨ Dato Curioso
The Speckled Sussex was recorded at the 1845 London poultry show — Britain's very first organised poultry exhibition. Every large poultry show in the UK has featured Sussex chickens continuously since that date, making it the country's longest-shown breed.
One of England's oldest and most productive dual-purpose breeds, originating from the county of Sussex and documented at the first-ever poultry show in London in 1845. The Light Sussex — white body with black neck hackle and black tail — is the most iconic variety and was the backbone of the British commercial egg and poultry industry for over a century before modern hybrids replaced it. Sussex hens combine good egg production with a full table weight and a famously calm, curious temperament.
🏷️ Raza
Sussex
💭 Temperamento
Calm, curious, friendly, easy to handle, good with children
📏 Tamaño
Large (3.2-4.1 kg)
⏳ Esperanza de vida
5-8 years
🎨 Colores
Light (most popular), speckled, red, buff, silver, white, coronation, brown
🌍 Origen
England — Sussex; documented from 1845, ancient county breed
🏠 Hábitat
Free-range or enclosed run; highly adaptable and cold-hardy
🍽️ Dieta
Layer pellets; excellent forager — one of the best dual-purpose foraging breeds
🎯 Propósito
Dual Purpose
🥚 Color del huevo
Tinted
👑 Tipo de cresta
Single
🏅 Clase EE
Large Fowl