The Sebright Bantam - A Unique Breed of Poultry
The class of Sebrights at any rural fair is always the most impressive poultry exhibit. In many cases there are more Sebright entries than any other single breed. So what makes Sebrights unique?
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The Contrast of Colour In The Plumage
There are two recognized varieties in North America, golden and silver. The golden colour is often described as rich and deep, while the silver is actually white. The Sebright is famous for the quality of the lacing in its feathers. Each feather is edged with black, making the ground colour appear brighter and more striking.
Hen Feathering
The male Sebright is hen feathered -- which means his plumage colour and pattern is consistent with what is seen in the female AND he lacks the long crescent shaped sickle feathers which are normally evident in male fowl. Only Campines (primarily a standard sized fowl) are hen feathered in this way.
Mulberry Coloured Rosecomb
All hens have a deep purple or "mulberry" coloured rosecomb, while difficult to attain, most good males have a hint of mulberry in their comb and dark eye cere. So forget about the everyday-run-of-the-mill red poultry comb! This characteristic adds such a nice touch to an already exquisite fowl.
Size...Sebrights Are Small
The Sebright is a true bantam, in that there is no large version of this breed.
The perfect backyard flock, a group of Sebrights will require very little feed compared to other poultry. This is especially evident when the flock is permitted free-range in a garden, orchard or field. No bird is busier than a Sebright scratching for bugs in the garden!
The small size also makes Sebrights easy to handle. Children can easily enjoy this breed, and the more the birds are handled the more tame they become.
Now do you see what makes the Sebright unique?
