Sicilian Buttercup...


Sicilian Buttercups are an exceedingly rare breed of possibly ancient origin that was developed on the island of Sicily, near Italy in the Mediterranean.  The American Standard of Perfection notes that 100% of the Buttercup stock in North America came from hatching eggs brought here in 1892.

Its namesake, the buttercup-shaped comb, is totally unique in the poultry world.  They are also one of the only breeds of chickens with green legs.

Today, the American Livestock Conservancy lists them as a threatened species.

BREED: Sicilian Buttercup
CLASS: Mediterranean
VARIETIES: Just one variety: a rich gold color
TYPE:  Large / Bantam
SIZE: Medium (6-7 lbs)
COMB TYPE:  Buttercup
USES: Eggs, Ornamental
CLIMATE TOLERANCE:  Not cold hardy, tolerates heat well
EGG SIZE: Small
SHELL COLOR: White
LAYING HABITS: Fair (2/wk)
BROODY: No
PERSONALITY: Very active, flighty
RARITY: Rare
PLACE OF ORIGIN: Sicily

— Scarlet our Sicilian Buttercup —

Scarlet at 7-weeks-old

Beautiful feather pattern at 7-weeks-old

One of the few breeds that has green legs

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