Speckled Sussex were developed in Sussex County, England over 100 years ago! If you are looking for a Beautiful dual Purpose bird look no further! Specked Sussex are considered to be a medium sized large fowl bird. These birds are known for their excellent tasting meat along with their ideal body type for fattening! Speckled Sussex lay roughly 250 large sized light brown eggs per year, making them at the top of the charts on the egg production scale! Sussex are a great addition to any back yard flock!