Chatchaek breed of egg-laying chickens that are popularly called in Thailand. Most refer to the Light Sussex or Sussex, which is an old breed of chicken from England. It is not a breed from the Czech Republic as Thai people call it.
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The Sussex chicken is native to the Sussex region in the south of England.
It is a breed that has been around for more than a hundred years. They were originally raised for both meat and eggs.
Later, many colors were developed. The most popular color is Light Sussex, which has a white body and a black neck and tail.
Features
White fur, black neck and tail
Easy to grow, tolerates weather conditions well.
Docile temperament, suitable for free-range raising.
It is a half-meat, half-egg chicken. The body is quite large.
giving eggs
Start laying eggs when they are about 5-6 months old.
Give the eggs a light brown to cream color.
Productivity is approximately 200-250 eggs per year if given proper food and care.
strength
Fairly plentiful eggs
You can hatch your own babies.
Easy to raise, strong
Can also be raised as a beautiful chicken.
Summary of how to raise Light Sussex chickens
Light Chuck Shake is a semi-meat, semi-egg chicken that is easy to raise, strong and suitable for raising free range in the garden.
1. Greenhouse
The floor is dry, not damp, and has good ventilation.
Protects against dogs, snakes and pests.
Have an area of at least 0.3-0.5 square meters per piece.
Provide adequate perches and nesting boxes.
2. Food
Chicks 0-8 weeks
Use chick food with 20-22% protein.
Keep the water clean at all times.
Chickens 8-20 weeks old
Protein food 16-18%
Can be supplemented with vegetables, grass and insects.
Laying hens 20 weeks and up
Layer chicken feed protein 16-18%
Supplement calcium from crushed seashells or limestone. To make the egg shell strong
3. Health care
Do vaccinations according to the program, such as Newcastle and chickenpox.
Change the water every day.
Clean the greenhouse regularly.
Separate sick chickens from the flock immediately.
4. Giving eggs
Start laying eggs when they are about 5-6 months old.
Give the eggs a light brown color.
Average production is 200-250 eggs/year when given proper food and care.
5. Techniques for prolific egg production
Feed on time
Turn on additional lights at night to receive a total of 14-16 hours of light per day.
Reduce stress from loud noises or frequent moving of pens.
There is clean water at all times.
Advantages of Light Shake
Easy to raise, disease resistant
Good eggs, fairly plentiful eggs
You can hatch your own babies.
Delicious meat, big size
Suitable for raising in gardens or small farms.