American Buttercup Club
"The Crown of the Fancy"
One of the most beautiful and rare heritage birds
The Buttercup is both beautiful and productive. A great layer of medium- to large-sized white eggs, they are making a comeback in the United States with the help of committed breeders.
However, increased interest in this old and unique breed has brought about its revival.
The Sicilian Buttercup chicken originated from the isle of Sicily and derives its name from its unique cup shaped comb and rich golden plumage. It was admitted into the American Poultry Association Standard of Perfection in 1918, but first appeared on American shores in 1835.
The Sicilian Buttercup bantam was later developed in America and was admitted into the APA Standard in 1960. Shape and color are the same as large Buttercups.
Buttercup Fever Sweeps the Nation!
The nation was definitely taken with the Sicilian Buttercup in 1913, as this New York Times article reports on the Palace Show in New York City.
2010 Buttercup Meets
November 13-14-State Meet: Bakersfield Fancy Feathers Club. Bakersfield, CA
November13-14--State Meet, The Ohio National, Columbus, OH
November 20--State Meet, North Nevada Poultry Fanciers, Reno, NV
December 11-12--National Meet, American Poultry Assoc. Annual Meet, hosted by the Oklahoma State Poultry Assoc., Heart of Oklahoma Expo Center, Shawnee, OK
