• Purpose: Dual-Purpose
• Production: Excellent Layers of Medium, Cream Eggs
• Disposition: Docile, Friendly, Gentle
• Broody (Likely to Sit): Occasionally
• Cold & Heat Tolerant: Yes
• Mature Weight: Approx. 7-8lbs.

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. Speckled Sussex hens lay approximately 240 eggs per year.