Chicken Pick of the Week - Silver Sebright Bantam

Developed in the early 1800's by Sir John Saunders Sebright of Worcestershire, England as an ornamental breed. The only chicken named after an individual instead of the area or location they were developed.




The Sebright Bantam is a true bantam since there are no larger or standard sized versions. The distinct black edging to their feathers makes their base color pop. The males are "hen feathered" having no pointed feathers in their hackles, saddle or tails. The only distinction between the males and females are the male's rose combs and waddles.




The Sebright Bantams are talkative and friendly and weigh between 22-26oz. The hens lay 50-80 small white eggs. There tends to be a lot of competition when showing the Sebrights and are normally shown by experienced breeders. The Sebright Bantams have two colors, Silver and Golden.

Even with the tough competition, this would be a fun project bird to develop and breed to the Standard of Perfection. Getting the black edging perfectly defined and making the male's rose comb as correct as possible are the challenges.




With their striking appearances and fun personalities, the Sebright Bantam would make a great addition to any chicken enthusiast's flock!




The Hatching House is proud to offer the Silver Sebright Bantam. If you are interested in purchasing the Silver Sebright Bantam or any of our great breeds, check out our website at www.TheHatchingHouse.com.




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