Monticello, Arkansas
The Drew County 4-H Poultry Club is offering:
One Cockerel Sicilian Buttercup Bantam
These are from hatching eggs donated to our 4H Club by the University of Arkansas/Fayettville. These hatched in November 2010. We held a drawing and all members that wanted a pair of Bantams have picked what they wanted. This is an extra cockerel. Help support our club and get some nice Buttercup Bantams at the same time.
Buyer will need to order a shipping box and have the shipping box delivered to our farm. Buyer is responsible for all shipping cost. Buyer may leave the pair at our farm and pick up at the Eldorado or Pine Bluff, Arkansas poultry shows. Buyer is welcome to pick up at our farm.
You may call or email Jim for more information at
[email protected]
870/723-3724
PO Box 273 Monticello, Arkansas 71657
http://jimsfarmstand.bravehost.com
American Poultry Association
Endowment Trust Lifetime Member #195 since 1991
Member American Livestock Breeds Conservancy
To order a shipping box for these see
http://www.cutlersupply.com or http://www.boxesforbirds.com
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Learn more about the Sicilian Buttercup at http://www.americanbuttercupclub.com
The Buttercup is both beautiful and productive. A great layer of medium- to large-sized white eggs, they are making a comeback in the United States with the help of committed breeders.
The club was first established in 1912 but interest in the breed languished for a number of years and the Buttercup nearly disappeared.
However, increased interest in this old and unique breed has brought about its revival.
The Sicilian Buttercup chicken originated from the isle of Sicily and derives its name from its unique cup shaped comb and rich golden plumage. It was admitted into the American Poultry Association Standard of Perfection in 1918, but first appeared on American shores in 1835.
The Sicilian Buttercup bantam was later developed in America and was admitted into the APA Standard in 1960. Shape and color are the same as large Buttercups.
