The Hybrid Sussex is a wonderful all round bird, they are a Hybrid derived form the traditional British breed The Sussex. They mainly come in 3 colours light, silver and buff and have a distinctive contrasting neck feather colouration. The are a hardy breed and great chickens for beginners with a lovely docile nature, they like people and are very friendly, they will follow you about and always come running when treats are on offer. Good with children as they are robust and sturdy, they have loads of patience and are not easily spooked or troubled. You can look forward to lovely fresh eggs nearly every day as they lay 280 large cream to light brown eggs a year! *Please note, hybrid hens are cross bred and as such about 10% may not lay the specified coloured egg, if you want a guaranteed egg colour then opt for a pure breed chicken*
Sussex Hybrid Chickens at a Glance
Lovely Neck Contrast Neck Feathers
Featherless Legs and Feet
Visible Single Combes and Wattles
Large Breed
Friendly and Inquisitive
Hybrid Sussex hens are great roaming birds, they love to forage and free range, they would not be suited to a very small back garden set up and would need lots of grass time and enrichment. Nutrition is important for hybrid chickens, they need a good layers’ pellet and extra treats with calcium, vitamin D and B12 to enable them to produce lots of lovely fresh eggs. You will need to ensure your area has feed and water available at all times.