Sicilian buttercups - post your pictures

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muell112

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Feb 4, 2009
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This is my sicilian buttercup - 5.5 month old hen. She just started laying beautiful white eggs.

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Here she is a few months ago as a pullet:
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And as a chick:
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I live in central Maine...We've got a nice insulated coop and a sunny spot and she seems to be doing quite well...

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wait.. the original poster is in ME and nothern OH isn't okay for them? Do they have to stay in a warmer climate? I will be getting more chicks I think in the spring... thought about these.....
Maine seems colder than Ohio....


how big do they get? weight size etc
 
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I'll keep you posted on how she does this winter. She's on the small side compared to the other breeds I have - I think they get 3-5 lbs. I think it depends on what your set up is as far as how far north you can have them. We are in full sun, and fully insulated coop-wise. At least one window is receiving full sun at all times.
 
And I would recommend the breed. Our friend (who also lives in Maine) also has one - they are great to handle and very sweet.
 
Oh, it's possible to keep em no doubt, an old chicken friend always always had white leghorns which are also a Mediteranian breed with lightish feathers, lower body weight and big ol' combs. He LOVED em and that's great. I just decided I'd go with heavier birds, more adapted to our cold damp weather. Also, as a rule, it is dryer up there which is actually easier to manage even though the temps are lower.

Just my choice, blessings on everyone elses too! ...though I gotta wonder about silkies, are those -really- chickens? Are you SURE??? (joking!
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honest! I like to tease you guys is all! )
 

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