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Chicken Breeds: Fact File

 The Sussex Chicken

Sussex chicken

Name:Sussex
Origin: United Kingdom
Weight: (M)9lbs (F)7lbs
Egg Colour: Light brown
Comb Type: Single
Purpose: Eggs & Meat

Brief Description & History:

The Sussex chicken is believed to have originated in ancient roman times.and as such, is one of the oldest breeds of chicken. They were originally kept as dual purpose chickens for meat and egg production but these days are also used in exhibitions