Light Sussex 2026

£25.50

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Size

Large hybrid

Description

Light Sussex is a very attractive medium sized traditional style white bird with black hackle feathers around the neck and on the tail. This is the hybrid version of the Light Sussex which lays smaller slightly darker eggs but more of them, than their pure bred version. The black hackle feathers are also not as well defined as the pure bred version.

Eggs

Approx. 290 medium/large light brown eggs in the 1st laying year

Age

All birds are 16-22 weeks of age when delivered and are hens, unless otherwise stated

Vaccinations

We vaccinate against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome

Delivery

All deliveries are handled by our own vans and experienced team, with 18 convenient collection points across Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire, East Sussex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, South Wales, Derbyshire, and Lancashire.We generally have collections every 6 weeks from late February until mid September. Private deliveries are only possible for 10 or more birds and subject to route availability.

Guarantee

All birds are guaranteed for 7 days from delivery provided they have had access to rehydration solution for that period. We stock ‘Hydrate a Hen’ and ‘Vit a Hen’ for this purpose.

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Description
Additional information
Size

Large hybrid

Description

Light Sussex is a very attractive medium sized traditional style white bird with black hackle feathers around the neck and on the tail. This is the hybrid version of the Light Sussex which lays smaller slightly darker eggs but more of them, than their pure bred version. The black hackle feathers are also not as well defined as the pure bred version.

Eggs

Approx. 290 medium/large light brown eggs in the 1st laying year

Age

All birds are 16-22 weeks of age when delivered and are hens, unless otherwise stated

Vaccinations

We vaccinate against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome

Delivery

All deliveries are handled by our own vans and experienced team, with 18 convenient collection points across Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire, East Sussex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, South Wales, Derbyshire, and Lancashire.We generally have collections every 6 weeks from late February until mid September. Private deliveries are only possible for 10 or more birds and subject to route availability.

Guarantee

All birds are guaranteed for 7 days from delivery provided they have had access to rehydration solution for that period. We stock ‘Hydrate a Hen’ and ‘Vit a Hen’ for this purpose.

Size

Bantam but will mix with large fowl (excluding hybrids)

Colours

Chamois, Gold Laced, Silver Laced, Black, Lavender Mottled, Red, Cuckoo, Black Mottled, Chocolate Mottled, Frizzle (could be any colour), Cockerel (could be any colour), Random Colour

Description

Polish or Polands are adorable, a slender bird with a over sized crest on their head.(Don't hesitate to cut the tuft slightly for a newcomer to allow them to better understand their environment)

Eggs

Approx. 180 small cream eggs per year

Age

All birds are 16-22 weeks of age when delivered and are hens, unless otherwise stated

Vaccinations

We vaccinate against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome

Delivery

All deliveries are handled by our own vans and experienced team, with 18 convenient collection points across Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire, East Sussex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, South Wales, Derbyshire, and Lancashire.We generally have collections every 6 weeks from late February until mid September. Private deliveries are only possible for 10 or more birds and subject to route availability.

Guarantee

All birds are guaranteed for 7 days from delivery provided they have had access to rehydration solution for that period. We stock ‘Hydrate a Hen’ and ‘Vit a Hen’ for this purpose.

Size

Large hybrid

Description

Columbian Blacktails are very easy to manage and are usually exceptionally friendly birds. Columbian Black Tails are a chestnut brown with black accents on their neck and tail feathers. They are hardy and withstand disease and stress. 

Eggs

Approx. 330 medium/large brown eggs in the 1st laying year

Age

All birds are 16-22 weeks of age when delivered and are hens, unless otherwise stated

Vaccinations

We vaccinate against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome

Delivery

All deliveries are handled by our own vans and experienced team, with 18 convenient collection points across Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire, East Sussex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, South Wales, Derbyshire, and Lancashire.We generally have collections every 6 weeks from late February until mid September. Private deliveries are only possible for 10 or more birds and subject to route availability.

Guarantee

All birds are guaranteed for 7 days from delivery provided they have had access to rehydration solution for that period. We stock ‘Hydrate a Hen’ and ‘Vit a Hen’ for this purpose.

Size

Large hybrid

Description

Amber Rocks can vary in appearance, sometimes pure white, sometimes amber coloured and even half white, half tan. They are calm, docile and hardy chickens.

Eggs

Approx. 330 medium/large brown eggs in the 1st laying year

Age

All birds are 16-22 weeks of age when delivered and are hens, unless otherwise stated

Vaccinations

We vaccinate against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome

Delivery

All deliveries are handled by our own vans and experienced team, with 18 convenient collection points across Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire, East Sussex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, South Wales, Derbyshire, and Lancashire.We generally have collections every 6 weeks from late February until mid September. Private deliveries are only possible for 10 or more birds and subject to route availability.

Guarantee

All birds are guaranteed for 7 days from delivery provided they have had access to rehydration solution for that period. We stock ‘Hydrate a Hen’ and ‘Vit a Hen’ for this purpose.

Size

Bantam that mixes well other bantams and gentle large fowl

Description

Faverolles are a gentle and placid breed that are easily tamed. They have a bearded face and an extra toe on each foot.

Colours

Salmon

Eggs

Approx. 180 small cream eggs per year

Vaccinations

We vaccinate against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome

Delivery

All deliveries are handled by our own vans and experienced team, with 18 convenient collection points across Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire, East Sussex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, South Wales, Derbyshire, and Lancashire.We generally have collections every 6 weeks from late February until mid September. Private deliveries are only possible for 10 or more birds and subject to route availability.

Guarantee

All birds are guaranteed for 7 days from delivery provided they have had access to rehydration solution for that period. We stock ‘Hydrate a Hen’ and ‘Vit a Hen’ for this purpose.

Size

Bantam but will mix with large fowl (excluding hybrids)

Description

Silkies are excellent pets, they have unique fluffy feathers, black skin, 5 toes on each feathered foot, crests and beards! They have a sweet gentle nature but take a bit longer to pick things up than other chickens If random colour is ordered where possible we will try to send as much variety as possible but this is not guaranteed .

Colours

White, Gold Partridge, Blue, Splash, Black, Gold, Silver, Cuckoo, Red, Pyle, Silver Pencilled, Blue and Gold, Cockerel (could be any colour), Random

Eggs

Approx. 180 small cream eggs per year

Age

All birds are 16-22 weeks of age when delivered and are hens, unless otherwise stated

Vaccinations

We vaccinate against Mareks, Turkey Herpes Virus, Infectious Bronchitis, Infectious Bursal disease, Avian Infectious Laryngotracheitis, Coccidiosis, Salmonella Enteritidis, Mycoplasma Gallisepticum and Egg Drop Syndrome

Delivery

All deliveries are handled by our own vans and experienced team, with 18 convenient collection points across Devon, Somerset, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, Berkshire, East Sussex, Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, South Wales, Derbyshire, and Lancashire.We generally have collections every 6 weeks from late February until mid September. Private deliveries are only possible for 10 or more birds and subject to route availability.

Guarantee

All birds are guaranteed for 7 days from delivery provided they have had access to rehydration solution for that period. We stock ‘Hydrate a Hen’ and ‘Vit a Hen’ for this purpose.

As well as offering Nationwide delivery, we also have collection points across England and South Wales. Next delivery round is end of March into April.

Please Read the "Delivery/ Collection" Page under "How it all works" on the Menu, before placing an order.

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