My large Fowl eggs are quite small.

[herehenhere]

My girls are well into their laying year. Some are first time layers this year. But compared to a bantam egg I think they're fairly small. What size are your light sussex eggs. They're not utility. I'm happy with the eggs I was just wondering how big your girl's eggs are? Thank you.

 

[AquaDuck]

Large breeds have a tendency to have fairly small eggs compared to egg-laying breeds. Been a while since I checked a breed standard, but I think the standard egg size is 55 or 60 grams?

Weighed my orpington and brahmamix eggs, and they're between 55 and 60.

 

[herehenhere]

Thank you for taking the time to answer. I'll try weighing one! I've think it's due to the fact that light sussex eggs get bigger in their 2nd year. I talked to a neighbour yesterday who also has them too. Take care.

 

[AquaDuck]

Thank you for taking the time to answer. I'll try weighing one! I've think it's due to the fact that light sussex eggs get bigger in their 2nd year. I talked to a neighbour yesterday who also has them too. Take care.

Yeah, eggs get bigger as they get older. I had a sussex that got to the bright old age of 7 years. Her eggs were HUGE in her last years!

 

[herehenhere]

Yeah, eggs get bigger as they get older. I had a sussex that got to the bright old age of 7 years. Her eggs were HUGE in her last years!

Wow was she utility? Bless her heart. They're little darlings aren't they!

 

[AquaDuck]

Wow was she utility? Bless her heart. They're little darlings aren't they!

Her name was Bubbles, she was one of my first chickens and an absolute sweetheart! Came running to be petted every time I showed up. Sussex is a nice, calm breed.

 

[herehenhere]

Aww so cute!