Chicken Dual Purpose, Speckled Sussex (min order 15)
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- SpeckledSussex-G
Description
Minimum Pre-Order Quantity: 15 Chicken chicks (mix match any Chicken breeds, excluding Bantams)
For orders less than the species' minimums, please stop by our Loretto, Elk River, Stillwater, Forest Lake or Maple Plain stores (see all locations HERE). Stores will have live chicks in store starting in March. In store chick breeds will rotate throughout the season.
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Details
Speckled Sussex originated in England in AD 43, making them one of the oldest known breeds. The oldest and most common coloring is the speckled breed that has dark brown or mahogany-colored feathers and some black and blue feathers with white ends making the speckles show throughout their plumage.
Purpose: Dual-Purpose
Production: 240 Medium Cream Eggs/Year
Temperament: Docile, Friendly, Gentle
Mature Weight: 7-8 lbs.
Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy
Broodiness: Occasionally
Comb Type: Single Comb
More Information
| Mature Weight Male | 7-8 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Mature Weight Female | 7-8 lbs. |
| Breed Type | Chick - Rare Breeds |
| Egg Color(s) | Cream |
| Eggs Per Year (Approx.) | 200-250 |
| Egg Size | Medium |