Sicilian Buttercup: This exceedingly rare breed hails from Sicily as its name suggests. Its namesake, the buttercup-shaped comb, is totally unique in the poultry world. The American Standard of Perfection notes that 100% of the Buttercup stock in North America came from hatching eggs brought here in 1892.Yasha, our Australian Shephard, herding our new baby chicks. It's hard to tell where one chick ends and another begins because they are all clumped together and the definition in this photo is not the best. There are seven of them, one for each of us and an extra for good measure. We each chose the breed of chicken we liked best, using appearance and personality traits that were similar to our own to make our decisions. I chose a Sicilian Buttercup.
Class: Mediterranean
Type: Large Fowl & Bantam
Size: Small (4-5 lbs)
Rarity: Rare
Purpose: Egg-laying
Recognized Varieties: Just one variety: a rich gold color
Egg Laying: Fair (2/wk)
Egg Color: White
Egg Size: Small
Comb Type: Buttercup Comb
Crested: No
Feathered Legs: No
Number of Toes: 4
Hardy In Winter: No
Bears Confinement: Intolerant of confinement
Especially Docile: No
Setter/Broody: No
Personality: Very active
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| Buttercup Rooster and Hen |
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