Speckled Sussex Catalog Number 1-10 (Each) 11-24 (Each) 25 50 100 How Many SPSS Straight Run $2.06 $2.01 $49.75 $97.00 $192.00 Sold Out SPSP Females $2.53 $2.46 $59.50 $116.00 $229.00 Sold Out SPSC Males $1.34 $1.26 $25.75 $48.00 $93.00 Availability

The Speckled Sussex was developed in Sussex County, England over 100 years ago. It was famous there as a table fowl with pinkish white skin and long, deep body ideal for fattening. It is of medium size, in the heavy breed class, a layer of light brown or tinted eggs, and the hens will set. Its plumage color is a delight to the eye being of rich mahogany base color with individual feathers ending in a white tip separated from the rest of the feathers by a black bar. Baby chicks vary greatly in color from a creamy buff to dark chestnut and some also have alternate dark and light stripes lengthwise on the back. This variety combines beauty with utility, and is very nice to raise for showing. Click to Enlarge

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	Customer Product Reviews   I love my Speckled Sussex I received from Murray McMurray in June 03! This is my first try at keeping chickens and these are my favorite out of a variety I picked. They are friendly, curious, beautiful, and great foragers. (I even like the rooster I ended up with.) I would definitely order more of them.     My Speckled Sussex rooster is now 2 & half years old. And the beauty of this breed truely does get better with age. The feed to meat/egg conversion is excellent and the plumage is superb for avoiding predators. This is truely an ideal chicken for the homestead.     My first order of chicks from you (Speckled Sussex) arrived three weeks ago, and all are still active, healthy, and growing like crazy. Great product. The free exotic (a Polish) has become my kids' favorite (they're rapidly turning her into a pet). Thanks, I'll be back....     I am very happy with my 2 year old birds I bought from McMurray. They are great layers of medium sized eggs. I can't get over how friendly they are even with two roosters. My 15 month old son can follow them around without fear of their reaction.     Dear McMurray Hatchery, I am 11 years old. Two years ago, I ordered 30 chicks, including 5 Speckled Sussex. These hens have now become my favorite breed! They are intelligent, beautiful, bursting with personality, and the friendliest chickens I have ever had the pleasure of meeting! Also, they lay fantastic eggs. I advise all buyers of McMurray chicks to include some of these superior poultry in their order. -Rachel,Marietta, OK     The speckled sussex that we ordered are a real joy to be around. They are so friendly and will hop up onto our backs when we are doing "chicken Chores." Very pretty and interesting birds. Thanks to our experiences with McMurray Hatchery, chickens have replaced horses as our favorite farm animals around here.     My Speckled Sussex arrived on April 2nd, 2001, four among a larger order of other breeds. They are stunning in their coloration and do not stand out in advertisement for hawks. I am an aviculturist and feel that these chickens are a treat. The rooster is an excellent lawn supervisor, protecting what is his without being aggressive and the girls lay beautiful large brown eggs. They are also a most terrific pet: they like being handled and will walk up and knock on the back door for entry to the house!Carolyn WashkoThornhurst, PA

Details We are often asked: If I buy something from Murrary McMurray Hatchery this year, will I get a catalog next year? Yes, you will get one automatically and you do not need to ask for one again. New catalogs are delivered about mid December.