Light Sussex 2025

£27.50

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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

We have 12 collection points including Ivybridge in Devon; Baltonsborough (near Glastonbury) in Somerset; Congresbury near Bristol; Porthcawl in South Wales; Cheltenham in Gloucestershire; Corsham in Wiltshire; Theale in Berkshire; Ware in Hertfordshire, Lewes in East Sussex, Christchurch in West Sussex; Botley in Hampshire and Chessington in Surrey. 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

We have 12 collection points including Ivybridge in Devon; Baltonsborough (near Glastonbury) in Somerset; Congresbury near Bristol; Porthcawl in South Wales; Cheltenham in Gloucestershire; Corsham in Wiltshire; Theale in Berkshire; Ware in Hertfordshire, Lewes in East Sussex, Christchurch in West Sussex; Botley in Hampshire and Chessington in Surrey. 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

Bantam Wyandottes are docile and calm natured birds making them ideal for an domestic environment. The hens are excellent broodies and make good mothers. Their attractive "curvy" shape, generally good disposition and many attractive colour patterns make them a good choice for fanciers as well as farmers.

If random colour is ordered where possible we will try to send as much variety as possible but this is not guaranteed .

Colours

Blue Laced, Buff Laced, Gold Laced, Silver Laced, 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

We have 12 collection points including Ivybridge in Devon; Baltonsborough (near Glastonbury) in Somerset; Congresbury near Bristol; Porthcawl in South Wales; Cheltenham in Gloucestershire; Corsham in Wiltshire; Theale in Berkshire; Ware in Hertfordshire, Lewes in East Sussex, Christchurch in West Sussex; Botley in Hampshire and Chessington in Surrey. 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.

Description

One of our darkest, shiniest birds with a stunning bronze colour and that wonderful blue green iridescence. They have lightly feathered legs and feet. Large but gentle souls who produce THE most stunning eggs.

Eggs

Approx. 200 medium/large rich dark 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

We have 12 collection points including Ivybridge in Devon; Baltonsborough (near Glastonbury) in Somerset; Congresbury near Bristol; Porthcawl in South Wales; Cheltenham in Gloucestershire; Corsham in Wiltshire; Theale in Berkshire; Ware in Hertfordshire, Lewes in East Sussex, Christchurch in West Sussex; Botley in Hampshire and Chessington in Surrey. 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 fowl

Description

Millefleur leghorns are outstanding layers but like all leghorns are more flighty and skittish than other birds. They have incredible feathers with superb markings. Millefleur is french for 'thousand flowers' represented by the detailed spots.

Eggs

Approx. 300 medium/large white 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

We have 12 collection points including Ivybridge in Devon; Baltonsborough (near Glastonbury) in Somerset; Congresbury near Bristol; Porthcawl in South Wales; Cheltenham in Gloucestershire; Corsham in Wiltshire; Theale in Berkshire; Ware in Hertfordshire, Lewes in East Sussex, Christchurch in West Sussex; Botley in Hampshire and Chessington in Surrey. 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

Very sweet small bantams with feathered legs but streamlined bodies.

Colours

Millefleur, Lemon Millefleur, Porcelain

Eggs

Approx. 100 small white 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

We have 12 collection points including Ivybridge in Devon; Baltonsborough (near Glastonbury) in Somerset; Congresbury near Bristol; Porthcawl in South Wales; Cheltenham in Gloucestershire; Corsham in Wiltshire; Theale in Berkshire; Ware in Hertfordshire, Lewes in East Sussex, Christchurch in West Sussex; Botley in Hampshire and Chessington in Surrey. 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.

Eggs

Approx. 260 medium blue/green eggs in the 1st laying year

Delivery

We have 12 collection points including Ivybridge in Devon; Baltonsborough (near Glastonbury) in Somerset; Congresbury near Bristol; Porthcawl in South Wales; Cheltenham in Gloucestershire; Corsham in Wiltshire; Theale in Berkshire; Ware in Hertfordshire, Lewes in East Sussex, Christchurch in West Sussex; Botley in Hampshire and Chessington in Surrey. 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.

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

As well as offering Nationwide delivery, we also have FREE collection points across England and South Wales. Next delivery round is 6th - 12th April

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

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