Buyer question
Are Speckled Sussex poultry good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the Speckled Sussex poultry 5 out of 5 for beginners (great starter breed).
Source: the Speckled Sussex poultry page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Speckled Sussex poultry in the Animal Library
The detail
Sussex chickens come from Sussex in England, and are a dual-purpose breed kept for eggs and meat. Speckled, Light and Red are common colors, and they are calm, curious and good foragers.
- Best fit
- Backyard flocks, foragers
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Very hardy)
What to weigh
Sussex can go broody, and they do best with space to roam.