Speckled Sussex

Historical Origin

England · European

The Speckled Sussex is one of the most beautiful heritage breeds, with rich mahogany feathers tipped in white and black — a pattern that grows more stunning with each molt. Curious and friendly, they love to follow their keepers around the yard. Hardy, productive, and a joy to keep.

Temperament & Behavior

This breed is classified as docile with a noise level of quiet and excellent foraging ability. Broodiness tendency: sometimes.

Biological Reference

"Phenotypic analysis of Gallus gallus domesticus (Speckled Sussex) supports a metabolic feed efficiency of 0.3 lbs/day at a standard body mass of 7 lbs. Egg production frequency approximates 4.6 ova/week under optimal lighting conditions (14h photoperiod)."