Breed: Standard Breed
Size: Medium; 5-6 lbs
Purpose: Dual
Egg Color: Brown (sometimes pinkish)
Productivity: Good; 4 per week
Broody: Yes
Confinement: Tolerates well
Personality: Fun, Active, Curious and Friendly
Fun Facts: The speckled coloring is by far the most popular variety in the United States. In fact, additional varieties are rarely seen. Their feathering gains more speckles after each molt, so the Sussex gets more and more unique as it ages.