Sicilian Buttercup Chicken | Full Details

Behavior/Temperament

Sicilian Buttercups are mainly raised for ornamental purpose. But they are also good for meat and eggs production. Like other Mediterranean poultry breeds, Sicilian Buttercup chickens are also very hardy and good layers. Hens lay pretty good number of medium sized white or tinted eggs. They are good for hot climates and can’t tolerate extreme cold temperature. They are good foragers and excellent for free ranging. They are intolerant of confinement. They are particularly calm, but very active. Hens do not go broody. Sicilian Buttercups are flighty and are fast maturing birds. But the cup shaped comb takes a while to develop fully. Review full breed profile below.

Sicilian Buttercup Chicken | Breed Profile

Breed Name	Sicilian Buttercup
Other Name	None
Breed Purpose	Ornamental
Breed Temperament	Flighty, Active, Restless, Sometimes Friendly
Breed Size	Large
Broodiness	Seldom
Comb	Buttercup
Climate Tolerance	Hot Climates
Egg Color	White or Tinted
Egg Size	Small
Egg Productivity	Medium/Low
Feathered Legs	No
Rarity	Rare
Varieties	Buttercup Variety with Males and Females in Different Color

The Good

• Unique appearance
• Beautiful
• Unique buttercup comb
• Males and females are of different colors
• Very active
• Hardy
• Good foragers
• Perfect for free range
• Sometimes very friendly

The Bad

• Flighty
• Not good for confinement
• Small eggs and low egg production
• Can be noisy sometimes

Is Sicilian Buttercup Chicken Good for You?

Sicilian Buttercup chicken is good for you if you…….

• Want to raise some beautiful chickens with unique appearance.
• Are looking for some very active chickens.
• Are looking for such a chicken breed which is great forager and perfect for free range system.
• Have pasture and are willing to add some chickens there.
• Are living in hot areas and want to have some chickens which can perform well in hot climates.