Sussex (chicken)
| Sussex | |
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 Sussex hen |
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| BDRG - Standard No. | |
| origin | England |
| year | circa 1800 |
| colour | white or red |
| Weight sussex | Rooster: 4 kg
Hen: 3 kg |
| Weight midget sex | Cock: 1250 g
Chicken: 1000 g |
| Laying performance | 180 eggs |
| Eggshell color | yellow to yellow-brown |
| Egg weight | 55 g |
| List of breeds of chicken | |
The Sussex is a domestic chicken breed that was first bred in England ( Sussex ) at the beginning of the 19th century , using the Cochin and Brahma as the basis . It is a so-called " Zwiehuhn ". That means it is both a good fattening animal and an abundant egg supplier.
Appearance
The body is box-shaped, almost square. It has a short neck and tight-fitting wings. Sussex chickens come in both medium to large breeds and dwarf forms. There are two main races, the whites and the reds. With optimal breed characteristics, both have a basic color (red or white depending on the breed) and a black neck and tail. The following colors are known: silver-white-columbia, red-columbia, yellow-columbia, colored and brown Sussex. Sussex chickens are popular pets .
