Sicilian Buttercup chicken hatcheries and breeders
UPDATE: These hatchery databases are no longer current. The databases were last updated in 2020.
In this post, you’ll learn where you can find Sicilian Buttercup chickens.
Sicilian Buttercup chicken facts
Category: Pet & eggs
Origin: Italy
Egg-laying ability: Moderate-good
Broodiness: Low
Meat production: Poor
Cold tolerance: Poor-moderate (comb/wattle frostbite risk)
Heat tolerance: Good-exceptional
Predator evasion: Good
Foraging ability: Good
Toleration for confinement: Low
Temperament: Variable (flighty to docile)
Aggression toward flock members: Low
Noise level: High
To learn everything you need to know to decide if Sicilian Buttercup chickens are right for you, check out my article, Sicilian Buttercup chickens: Beautiful, smart, and wacky.
Sicilian Buttercup chicken hatcheries and breeders
Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Sicilian Buttercup roosters, hens, and chicks.
The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Sicilian Buttercup chickens. Note there are 2 breeders in California—you may need to zoom in to see them both. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.
Disclaimer: I am providing information about hatcheries, but I am not endorsing them. Be sure to do your own due diligence before purchase. For more information on due diligence, check out the article, NPIP certification: How to know if your breeder or hatchery is safe to buy from.