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Sicilian Buttercup

The Sicilian Buttercup is a member of the Mediterranean class. It was imported from the island...
Pros: Pretty, cool combs,
Cons: Flighty, not hardy, not many eggs for a Mediterranean,
I had 2 for one day. They were chicks and died right away. I was not very pleased with their hardiness, and after doing research, I found they were flighty, not good layers, and the only good thing was their looks. I may try again later with an adult hen, but probably not.
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Pros: Beautifull
Cons: a little flighty
I have a pair of pullets, beautiful birds. Better have a top on your pen these things really fly.
Purchase Price
15.00
Purchase Date
2012-05-01
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Pros: Affectionate, docile
Cons: low producing
I absolutely love my sicillian buttercup. I'm not sure of how rare they really are cause I picked one up at a feed center no problem. Mine is my "lap chicken" waiting eagerly to be picked up. Loves sleeping in my hands.
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Pros: very Beautiful, good layers,
Cons: hens are shy
I had a trio of these guys for a long time, at first they were all a little skittish-- but they soon became friendly. The rooster was the first to calm down, and was quite a character. The hens were still cautious-- of all the chickens I lost to roaming dogs, coyotes, and raccoons...the only thing that was quick enough to take these guys out was a great horned owl! They are good free range birds, and are so exotic looking--everyone would ask me what they were, or even if they were chickens. Very fun, absolutely one of my favorites ;)
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Pros: Completly Cute, Productive, and Good
Cons: Skidish, Type A, and unfrendly (to other chickens, that is)
Very interesting birds, cute but Type A. Also not that many left in the USA, I think 750 sounds right?
Purchase Price
20.00
Purchase Date
2011-10-18
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Pros: Beautil roos, non aggressive,
Cons: can be flighty
I love these birds. The roos are some of the most interesting. Both have the cup combs. They are not super friendly but not overly afraid. Great fliers so make sure you have a top on your run. I will get more of them soon.
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