BBC Countryfile Magazine

CHICKEN BREEDS FOR NEW KEEPERS

LIGHT SUSSEX

The Light Sussex is just one variety of the Sussex breed, but by far the most popular. Its white body plumage with contrasting black markings, mainly in the neck and tail areas, make it undeniably attractive. It has a single comb, and most strains are hardy, placid and reasonably good layers of tinted eggs. There are

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