A pair of Sicilian Buttercup Bantams.
Photo courtesy of Earl Tappenden.
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Bantam Sicilian ButtercupsBantam Sicilian Buttercups were developed much later than the original large fowl, during the mid 1900's. It wasn't until 1960 that they were admitted to the American Poultry Association's Standard of Perfection.
Bantams are miniaturized versions of large chicken breeds, and are primarily utilized as show birds or pets. Their smaller size makes them ideal as a 4H project for kids or a small backyard layer for those with less space. Despite their small stature, bantam Buttercups are found to be hardy and strong. Unfortunately, over the last few decades, bantam Buttercups have become a rare breed and need more breeders today. |
Like their large fowl counterparts, bantam Buttercups are incredibly reliable and productive layers. They may lay smaller eggs, but they lay great quantities of them. This makes them a great egg production fowl for those who have less space or would prefer a lower feed bill.
More breeders are needed for this rare breed, so consider adding some bantam Buttercups to your flock!
More breeders are needed for this rare breed, so consider adding some bantam Buttercups to your flock!
A bantam Buttercup hen being shown by Jason Branson.
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The head of a bantam Buttercup male being shown by Jason Branson.
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A bantam Buttercup male being shown by Jason Branson.
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Bantam Buttercup pullets and hens by Benjamin Janicki.
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A bantam Buttercup cockerel by Benjamin Janicki.
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A great example of the above-view of a bantam Buttercup comb on a male by Jason Branson.
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A nice view of the comb and green legs on a bantam Buttercup hen by Benjamin Janicki.
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A great example of the above-view of a bantam Buttercup comb on a male by Benjamin Janicki.
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A great bantam Buttercup comb on a male by Benjamin Janicki.
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A bantam Buttercup hen being shown at the 2015 poultry show in Red Bluff, California, by Larry Stallings.
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A bantam Buttercup rooster by Benjamin Janicki.
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A small flock of bantam Buttercups by Benjamin Janicki.
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A bantam Buttercup rooster by Benjamin Janicki.
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A pen of Sicilian Buttercup bantam females by Larry Stallings.
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A flock of Buttercup bantams by Larry Stallings.
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A lineup of bantam Buttercups being shown at the 2015 Cascade Spring Poultry Show in Monroe, Washington by Benjamin Janicki.
A bantam Buttercup hen that won best "All Other Comb Clean Legged" class at the Central Indiana Poultry Show by Jason Branson.
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A flock of bantam Sicilian Buttercups by Jason Branson.
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A bantam Buttercup chick shortly after hatching by Eric and Lora Bilney.
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A bantam Buttercup chick by Eric and Lora Bilney.
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A bantam Buttercup chick shortly after hatching by Benjamin Janicki.
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A bantam Buttercup hen being shown by Jason Branson.
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A bantam Buttercup hen being shown by Jason Branson.
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A bantam Buttercup hen being shown at the 2015 poultry show in Red Bluff, California, by Larry Stallings.
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A box of bantam Buttercup chicks about to be shipped across the country by Benjamin Janicki.
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A bantam Buttercup hen being shown at the 2015 poultry show in Red Bluff, California, by Larry Stallings.
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Jason Branson and bantam Buttercup pullet at Crossroad of America Show.
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A bantam Buttercup hen being shown by Jason Branson.
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A bunch of bantam Buttercup chicks at about two weeks old, by Benjamin Janicki.
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A trio of bantam Buttercups ready for transport by Benjamin Janicki.
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A bantam Buttercup hen by Benjamin Janicki.
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A bantam Buttercup pullet being shown at the 2015 Cascade Spring Poultry Show in Monroe, Washington by Benjamin Janicki.
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A lineup of bantam Buttercups being shown at the 2015 poultry show in Stevenson, Washington by Benjamin Janicki.
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A breeding pen of Buttercup bantams by Earl Tappenden.
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Buttercup Bantams by Julie Cieslak.
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A Sicilian Buttercup Bantam cockerel by Julie Cieslak.
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A bantam Buttercup rooster being shown by Benjamin Janicki.
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A bantam Buttercup hen being shown by Benjamin Janicki.
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A pair of bantam Buttercups by Benjamin Janicki.
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A bantam Buttercup pullet being shown at the 2015 poultry show in Red Bluff, California, by Benjamin Janicki.
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A bantam Buttercup hen by Benjamin Janicki.
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A flock of bantam Sicilian Buttercup bantams by Benjamin Janicki.
