laying hen, Sussex breed
The quintessential farmyard breed
Sussex
1 selected variety
- show-approved : yes
- egg colour : cream (photo at bottom of page)
- egg weight : 60 g
- estimated spring laying (/week) : 6
- rooster weight : 3000 - 4000 g
- hen weight : 2500 - 3000 g
- size : large (per the standard)
- build : large breed (per minimum hen weight)
- behaviour : calm
- broodiness : average
- flight height : 1,5 m
History
Originally from the county of Sussex
