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Sicilian Buttercup
Also known as: Buttercup
Crown-shaped comb that looks like a buttercup.
☀ Heat hardy
Egg color
white
Eggs / year
180
Egg size
medium
Purpose
egg
Class
Mediterranean
Size
medium
Hen weight
5 lbs
Rooster weight
6.5 lbs
Temperament
flighty, alert, active
Noise level
moderate
Origin
Italy
Lifespan
6–8 yrs
About the Sicilian Buttercup
Sicilian Buttercups have a unique cup-shaped comb (two single combs joined to form a crown) and lay white eggs.
Care tips
Needs a tall covered run; excellent flyer.
Color varieties
golden buff with black spangles
Fun facts
- State bird-equivalent of the chicken world for Sicily
- Cup comb is unique to this breed