Eggs by breed
How many eggs does a Speckled Sussex lay?
200 to 250 a year in her first year, about 4 to 5 a week in season. Keeps laying into winter better than most heritage breeds.
Quick answer
| Per day | Per week | Per month | Per year (first year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–1 | 4–5 | 17–21 | 200–250 |
Breed facts
| Egg | cream to light brown, large |
|---|---|
| Starts laying | 20–22 weeks |
| Temperament | docile and curious |
| Climate | cold hardy; fine in moderate heat |
| Goes broody | sometimes |
| Type | heritage breed |
Year one, year two and after
The first full year of laying is the best. Year two runs 10 to 20 percent lower, and each year after drops again. A four-year-old Speckled Sussex still lays in spring, just less.
How many Speckled Sussexes do I need?
Take the eggs your household eats in a week and divide by 5. For a dozen a week, about 3. Round up; you will thank yourself in January.
What those eggs cost. With 3 Speckled Sussexes and a bag of feed a month, the calculator tells you the cost per dozen and when the coop pays for itself. Cost-per-egg calculator.
Common questions
How many eggs does a Speckled Sussex lay a day?
At most one. A Speckled Sussex in full lay gives about 4 to 5 eggs a week, so some days she skips. No hen lays more than one egg a day.
When does a Speckled Sussex start laying?
Between 20 and 22 weeks old. The first eggs are small and sometimes oddly shaped; that is normal.
Does a Speckled Sussex lay in winter?
Better than most. She slows with the short days but rarely stops entirely.
How many Speckled Sussexes do I need for a dozen eggs a week?
About 3. Divide the eggs your household eats in a week by 5 and round up.