Anoka Independent
Grain & Feed
2315 2nd Ave North
Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 763 421-3160
Fax: 763-427-3507
E-mail: store@anokagrainandfeed.com
Store Hours
Mon. - Fri.
9 am – 5:30 pm
Sat.
9 am – 1 pm
Sun. Closed
Speckled Sussex Chicken Breed Information and Chicken Facts
*Heritage Breed
Speckled Sussex Chicken Breed Information:
This chicken originated in the county of Sussex and is a
very old English breed. The Speckled Sussex chicken was recognized as a distinct breed in 1914. The Sussex is a very
gentle and colorful bird. This variety of the Sussex breed makes for a good backyard chicken and dual purpose for meat or egg
production. This bird is a very good layer and handles confinement well. Their speckled coloring makes them blend in with the background and camouflages them from predators such as coyotes, and
foxes. They molt year and more speckles appear so they become even more colorful the older they get.
Chicken Facts: