Little Brook Farm
SUSSEX CHICKEN CONSERVATION
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Little Brook Farm is a 13-acre family run, natural farm offering rare breed chickens, eggs and honey for sale in Sussex.
We take pride in developing small-scale agricultural systems that progressively become self-funding. Put simply, through on-site feed production, breeding programmes, renewable energy, independent water supply, and local sale of produce, the farm relies on very little external support.
The systems developed at Little Brook Farm are intended to be low-input and self-funding, drawing on ecological design principles including those found in permaculture. We believe in farming as naturally as possible, working in harmony with nature to give all our animals a natural environment.
Chickens For Sale
All our chickens are rare breed, pedigree stock and fully vaccinated.
Eggs For Sale
Both eating and hatching eggs available, all from our pedigree stock lines.
Heritage Protection
All our rare breed animals are ‘Priority‘ or ‘At Risk‘ pedigree stock, as determined by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust Watchlist. Through responsible stewardship of our animals, bees, and wild spaces, we blend traditional farming with modern ecological practices. Our mission is to protect Britain’s rural heritage while creating a model for self-sufficient, nature-positive living.
Light Sussex Chickens
The Light Sussex is one of Britain’s most established and versatile traditional chicken breeds, valued for its calm temperament, reliability, and dual-purpose qualities. Light Sussex hens are dependable layers of light-brown eggs, while also producing a well-fleshed carcass, which historically made the breed popular on small farms and estates. Hardy, docile, and excellent foragers, they fit naturally into sustainable and self-supporting setups.
Our breeding stock originates mainly from the retirement sale of Nick Smith’s flock. Nick Smith, from Herefordshire is a legendary breeder of the light Sussex.
Little Brook Honey
It’s not just chickens and sheep. Did you know we also have bee hives producing our very own Little Brook Farm honey.
Over one million bees roam our wild flower meadows and surrounding ancient woodland, producing yummy local Sussex honey especially for you!
Soay & Boreray Sheep
Perched on the remote islands of Scotland’s St Kilda archipelago, Boreray and Soay sheep represent some of the most ancient and resilient livestock breeds in Europe. Shaped by centuries of isolation, harsh Atlantic weather, and minimal human intervention, these small, primitive sheep retain traits that have largely disappeared from modern commercial breeds. Both breeds are now in decline and classified as ‘At Risk’.
Both breeds moult naturally and given their hardy temperament, can be left out on pasture all year round.
Insulated Chicken Waterer
Water that’s fluid in the freeze, cool in the heat and always crystal clean. Helps your flock stay healthy and lay better. This is hen hydration perfected. How cool is that!!!
Automated Chicken Feeder
Works straight out the box, no phone required.
Chicken feeder ports open and close automatically on a daylight sensor. Removing the need to take the feeder in at night.
It’s not just rare breed conservation, we’re ecologically conscious too!
Our entire farm is run off-grid, using a combination of both solar and wind energy. Furthermore, we have our own water source through a careful combination of rain water harvesting and drilling our own borehole supply. Solar powered ground source heat pumps provide heating and a majority of our animal feed is grown on site. Nature is a great provider.
Honey On Tap
Little Brook Farm are huge fans of the revolutionary Flow Hive. Its unique design provides a solution for harvesting honey that’s easier for the beekeeper and gentler on the bees. Made from premium western red cedar, the Flow Hive 2+ is packed with innovative hive features to help you take great care of your bees. Including:
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Supporting the wider community
Little Brook Farm is a proud member of the following organisations
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