Buy purebred Sicilian Buttercup hens online
At Game Fowls Ranch, our Sicilian Buttercup breeding lines are selectively line-bred to maintain strict APA breed standards—focusing on symmetrical cup combs with well-defined serrations, clean willow-green legs, smooth white earlobes, and crisp black spangling across golden-buff feathers. Sicilian Buttercups are light, agile foragers that thrive in warm climates and free-range setups, using their energetic nature to naturally pest-control pastures and gardens.
Every adult or started Sicilian Buttercup hen undergoes a thorough physical evaluation prior to shipment:
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Conformation & Health Check: Examined for vibrant comb structure, strong leg joints, tight feathering, clear eyes, clean vents, and proper breed type.
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Production Readiness: Raised on balanced grower and layer nutrition to ensure optimal frame size and reproductive health.
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Safe Live Delivery Packaging: Shipped inside specialized, climate-ventilated live poultry transport containers fitted with absorbent bedding, organic moisture-rich food sources, and weather-appropriate insulation.
Product Highlights & Specifications:
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Breed: Purebred Sicilian Buttercup (Gallus gallus domesticus – APA Heritage Standard)
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Age at Dispatch: Young Laying Hens (6+ months)
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Sexing: Guaranteed Female (Hen)
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Adult Potential: Light production frame (hens weigh approximately 5.0 lbs). Features a golden-buff body marked with parallel rows of black spangles/spots, a cup-shaped red comb encircling the head, willow-green legs, and white earlobes.
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Egg Production: Active layers producing 140 to 180 medium white to light-tinted eggs per year.
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Care & Housing Quick-Facts: Prefer spacious coops or open pasture where their agile foraging can be fully utilized. Require standard layer feed (16%–18% protein), clean water, and shelter from extreme cold (as their unique comb can be frost-sensitive in harsh winters).
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Safe Live Arrival Guarantee: Packaged inside specialized, climate-controlled shipping boxes to ensure a smooth, comfortable journey directly to your farm or local post offic

