Royal Sussex
Pullets$10.35 - $7.51Straight run$9.15 - $6.09Cockerels$7.75 - $5.40Quantity discounts start at 15
Blue eggs
Hatch and ship weeks
Season starts the week of January 25, 2027
Your birds hatch and ship that week, so it is not the day they arrive.
Scheduled through September 6, 2027, with more dates added as the season is set.
- Jan 25
- Feb 1
- Feb 8
- Feb 15
- Feb 22
- Mar 1
- Mar 8
- Mar 15
- Mar 22
- Mar 29
- Apr 5
- Apr 12
- Apr 19
- Apr 26
- May 3
- May 10
- May 17
- May 24
- May 31
- Jun 7
- Jun 14
- Jun 21
- Jun 28
- Jul 5
- Jul 12
- Jul 19
- Jul 26
- Aug 2
- Aug 9
- Aug 16
- Aug 23
- Aug 30
- Sep 6
You will choose your ship week in the cart.
The Royal Sussex lays blue eggs and is calm, friendly and good with families. A hardy, dual purpose breed that earns its keep in the egg basket and at the table.
Select an option to see bulk pricing.
Price per bird by quantity
| Sex | Under 15 | 15 to 24 | 25 to 49 | 50 to 74 | 75 to 99 | 100 to 499 | 500 to 1000 | 500 to 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female (Pullets) | $10.35 | $9.93 | $9.21 | $8.62 | $8.24 | $8.08 | $7.51 | |
| Straight Run (Not Sexed) | $9.15 | $8.96 | $8.49 | $7.84 | $7.44 | $7.01 | $6.09 | |
| Male (Cockerels) | $7.75 | $7.35 | $6.85 | $6.45 | $6.25 | $5.99 | $5.40 |
Quantity pricing applies per breed and sex. Your price updates in the cart.
The Royal Sussex is a blue egg layer. It is calm, friendly and good with families, and hardy in most climates.
Description at 1 Day Old:
A yellow chick with some coloring.
Description at Maturity:
Light brown feathers, with black highlights.
What color eggs does a Royal Sussex lay, and how many a year?
Royal Sussex hens lay about 180 to 240 blue eggs a year. It is also searched as Royal Susex or Sussex chicken.
When do Royal Sussex hens start laying?
They mature at about 22 weeks and usually start laying soon after.
Can I order only hens, or will I get roosters?
Your choice. Order Female for hens only, Male for roosters, or Straight Run for chicks boxed as hatched, which usually means a mix. Our sexing is guaranteed 90% accurate. You don't need a rooster for eggs, and one rooster for every 6 to 10 hens is plenty if you want fertile eggs.
Is the Royal Sussex cold hardy, and what is its temperament?
Royal Sussex are hardy in most climates. They are calm, friendly, and good with kids, and big enough to double as a table bird.
Do you ship Royal Sussex chicks?
Yes. We ship by USPS to every state except Hawaii, and you pick your ship week in the cart from the weeks we are hatching this breed. Order minimums change by season, and your cart shows the current minimum before checkout. Every order is covered by our 100% Live Arrival Guarantee. If they don't arrive alive, call us within 48 hours and we will make it right. Count your chicks when you get them home.
Additional information
| Weight | .12 lbs |
|---|---|
| Egg Color | Blue |
| Weight | Males – 5-6lbs, Females 4-5lbs |
| Maturity | 22 weeks |
| Egg Production | 180-240 eggs annually |
| Egg Type | Blue eggs |
| Lifestyle | Preferred for free-range |
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