About the Breed
The Speckled Sussex is an ancient English breed known for its beautiful mahogany feathers with white speckles and excellent dual-purpose qualities.
The Speckled Sussex chicken is an English heritage breed chicken dating back to the Romans. This large, dual-purpose breed has a friendly/curious disposition, are active foragers, and wonderful mothers. They are good layers, laying about 250 large eggs a year, and put on weight well, topping out around 7-9 lbs.
Breed Characteristics
Excellent Layers
Produces 200-250 large brown eggs annually, laying consistently through winter.
Unique Appearance
Distinctive mahogany feathers with white speckles that increase with age.
Hardy Nature
Excellent foragers that thrive in free-range environments and adapt well to Vermont winters.
Life on Our Farm
Daily Life
Our Speckled Sussex chickens enjoy free-range access to our pastures, where they forage for insects and plants. They have access to cozy coops with nesting boxes and protected outdoor areas.
Breeding Program
We carefully select breeding pairs to maintain the heritage characteristics of the breed while improving hardiness for Vermont's climate.
Sustainable Practices
Our chickens play a vital role in pest control and soil fertility, naturally managing insects while fertilizing our pastures.
Photo Gallery
Speckled Sussex chickens foraging
Up close with our Speckled Sussex
Products from Our Chickens
We offer a variety of products from our Speckled Sussex flock:
- Farm-fresh eggs
- Heritage breeding stock
- Day-old chicks (seasonal)
- Pasture-raised chicken
Spring Breeding Stock Pricing:
- Chicks - $60
- Hatching Eggs - $70
Note: We do not ship chicks. All chicks must be picked up at our farm in Northern Vermont.