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The Sussex have everything: they are great layers of tinted or light brown eggs--and
they lay right through the coldest weather. They are dual purpose
birds, though: fat-bodied and not prone to flying when mature, so they
are easily fenced. In England, they used to be THE standard table bird,
before the modern Cornish Crosses came along.
They forage well and are
economical eaters that are friendly and easily handled. Their curious
nature means they will often follow you around the yard if they think
they can beg a treat from you. The "speckled" variety offered here has plumage that
gives them some camouflage from predators, too. Many tend to get more
speckles after each successive molt, so they just get prettier with
age. Seriously, what more could you ask for in a chicken?
Baby Chicks: Behind the Scenes
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