Light Sussex Fertile Eggs - Half Dozen (6)

PREORDER — not ready for immediate dispatch. This listing accepts a limited allocation of up to 15 packs. Eggs are collected from our breeding pens after your order; dispatch is estimated within 1–2 weeks, subject to laying and availability. We will contact you if the timeframe changes. Australia Post Express Post within Australia only. Delivery only; collection is not available. Check current availability and fertile egg policy.

Light Sussex fertile eggs from our own breeding pen at Chuckles Chickens in Brisbane. These eggs are sold for incubation purposes and are 6 individual eggs. 

About Light Sussex

A classic farmyard bird with white feathers, dark markings and a curious character. Light Sussex offer a combination of traditional looks, useful egg production and a substantial build.

Breed at a glance

• Laying ability: Around 200–250 eggs per hen in a productive year as a general Sussex guide.
• Temperament: Generally calm, curious and people-oriented; individual birds vary.
• Egg colour: Tan to light brown; shades vary between hens.
• Weight and size: Large, heavy breed. Adult hens around 3.2 kg and roosters around 4.1 kg.

Laying numbers and adult weights are general breed guides, not measured results or guarantees for our flock. Age, season, moulting, broodiness and care affect laying; individual birds differ.

Explore our detailed Light Sussex breed guide for breed history, appearance, temperament, egg production, chick expectations and everyday care.

Quantity and ordering

You will receive 6 hatching eggs. This is for incubation eggs; it does not include chicks or an incubator. Egg size and shell shade naturally vary all eggs weigh at least 55 g. 

Looking for a different quantity? See the full-dozen (12) listing.

Dispatch and delivery

Australian delivery is by Australia Post Express Post only. Postage and protective packing are $35 per parcel containing up to 12 eggs: 1–12 eggs $35; 13–24 eggs $70 etc. Half-dozen packs can share a parcel where the total is no more than 12 eggs. Eggs travel separately from supplies and may arrive at differnt times. 

Dispatch is on Mondays and Tuesdays each week. Preorders are normally dispatched within 1–2 weeks; we will contact you if there is a delay.

Check current availability. Fertile eggs are available for delivery within Australia only.

Before you order

Read our fertile egg policy and delivery and collection policy. Egg handling, transport and incubation affect hatch results. No particular hatch rate is guaranteed.

Contact Charli for help with availability or delivery.

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