Light Sussex Hatching eggs
£3.00
Light Sussex chickens are calm, hardy, and reliable dual‑purpose birds known for their striking appearance and excellent egg production
Hatching eggs come in packs of 6 or 12, or can be added to a mixed‑breed selection. These calm, impressive birds produce stunning lavender‑partridge offspring. (Minimum order is 6)
Best hatch rates with collection. Secure postage available. Please contact us before purchasing to confirm availability.
Please note that we highly recommend collecting the eggs whenever possible.
If you choose postal delivery, please be aware that the journey can affect fertility — handling, time in transit, weather, and other factors are all involved. Because of this, we are unable to guarantee any specific fertility percentage for posted eggs.
24 in stock
Product Description
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Light Sussex is one of the most iconic and dependable British poultry breeds—valued for its beauty, friendliness, and excellent utility. With their striking white bodies, black neck hackles, and black tail feathers, they bring a classic, elegant look to any flock.
🌿 Temperament & Personality
- Exceptionally friendly, calm, and docile, making them ideal for families and beginners.
- Enjoy human interaction and integrate well into mixed flocks.
- Confident foragers who thrive in both free‑range and enclosed setups.
🥚 Egg Production
- Reliable layers of large cream to tinted eggs.
- Typically produce 180–220 eggs per year, offering steady output across most seasons.
🐓 Breed Type & Utility
- A classic dual‑purpose breed, valued for both eggs and meat.
- Hardy, adaptable, and well‑suited to the UK climate.
- Rarely go broody, making them consistent layers.
📏 Size & Build
- Large, well‑built birds with impressive stature.
- Standard weights:
- Cockerel: approx. 4.1 kg
- Hen: approx. 3.2 kg
🐣 Why People Love Light Sussex
- Beautiful, traditional appearance
- Gentle nature—great around children
- Easy to care for and disease‑resistant
- Excellent for small farms, hobby keepers, and backgarden flocks
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