Hatched 20/24
Reliable as ever
Third year ordering Sussex from here. Never had fewer than 80% hatch.
Anne W. · Apr 2026
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Beginner friendly
standard
Light Sussex
The classic English back-garden hen
5.01 reviews
Hatching eggs are for incubation only, not for eating. Hatch rates vary and depend on incubation conditions.
A true British heritage breed, the Light Sussex is calm, curious and endlessly reliable. White plumage with a striking black-laced neck and tail, she lays generously through the colder months when other breeds slow down.
- Origin
- England
- Purpose
- dual-purpose
- Temperament
- docile
- Egg colour
- cream
- Eggs per year
- ~250
- Weight (hen / cock)
- 3.2 kg / 4.1 kg
- Hardiness
- Very hardy
- Broodiness
- Moderate
- Good with children
- Yes
- Noise level
- Quiet
- Suits
- Free-range or confined
- Hatching difficulty
- Easy
- Size
- large fowl
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