Silver Sebright Bantams

Product ID: 3SSB
Another variety of the Sebright Bantam. This bird has stark white or silvery feathers, sharply defined by black edges. The small feather shape combined with the black outline gives a beautiful lace appearance.

Silver Sebrights: A Showstopping Sebright Bantam

Silver Sebrights are hen-feathered, meaning that males and females look nearly identical to each other. This is a unique trait among Sebright bantams

This breed has beautiful silvery white plumage, sharply outlined with black along the edges. Their small, almond shaped feathers paired with this unique coloration gives them their signature “lace” appearance. Their tails are also high and upright, with the feathers fanning out nicely. This shows off their unique color pattern even more.

These birds are a true showstopper, and highly regarded among poultry enthusiasts. This breed is popular within the show circuit, but they are well-suited to any backyard flock. They are lively, active, and typically friendly. 

The Silver Sebright produces small white to cream-colored eggs. Fair egg yield between 120-150 per year. 

Friendly and excellent pets. Better suited to warmer climates. While bantam chickens are more likely to go broody, this breed is less likely to set. 

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Silver Sebright

Pricing

Sex 5-29 30-59 60+ Quantity Hatch Date
Straight Run $6.34  $5.74  $5.52 
Min: 5
Male $0.00  $0.00  $0.00 
Female $0.00  $0.00  $0.00 

Recomended Add-Ons:

Marek's Vaccine - $0.50/Chick

Marek's vaccination

Grow Gel Plus DPP - $4.50

1 PACKET WILL TREAT 100 CHICKS -Can be used multiple times for small orders. This unique formula of proteins, peptides, amino acids, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and probiotic bacteria is formulated for day old poultry to improve the chick health. Give upon arrival of chicks, and also can be used at a later time.

StresEEZ Plus - $9.75

Water-dispersible source of vitamins, trace minerals, and electrolytes. 6oz pack per 128gal of water/ 1 GALLON DOSAGE: 1/4 tsp powder to 1 gal of drinking water.

Optional Vaccination's are preformed at the hatchery.
GroGel and Vitamin packs may be shipped with the birds or shipped separately before your birds arrive.

The table below is for the next several hatches.
 
Hatch Dates
SEX (8/12) (8/19) (8/26)
Straight Run
Male
Female
Key:
Available
Limited availablity (we will call you if your order is affected)
Not Available

Egg Color: Cream or white
Egg Size: Very small
Egg Production: 120 - 150 per year
Dispositon: Playful and friendly
Hardiness: Warm climates
Broody: Does not typically set
Hen Weight: 1 - 1.5 lbs
Rooster Weight: 2 lbs

FAQs About Silver Sebright Bantam Chickens

Is this a true bantam? Yes, there is no standard-size version of this breed.

What will my Silver Sebright chicks look like? Baby chicks are a pale yellow, with light gray to black patches on the side of their head and torso. 

Where did this breed originate?
Sebright bantam chickens were developed in 19th-century England by Sir John Saunders Sebright, the breed’s namesake. He sought to create a small, ornamental bird with lace feathering. His Sebright bantam is one of the oldest breeds on record. 

What is so unique about being "hen-feathered?" In most bird species, males and females inherit very different characteristics. Males usually distinguish themselves by having brighter, more colorful plumage, or longer sickle shaped feathers on their tail and saddle. John Sebright achieved the distinct hen-feathered appearance of his bantams via selective breeding.

Is this breed suitable for beginners? While most bantam chickens are good for beginners, Sebrights pose more challenges than others. Adults are more susceptible to Marek's disease due to their genetic makeup, so we highly recommend vaccination for this breed. They are highly sensitive to cold temperatures and damp weather, and will do best in a warmer climate.

Are they recognized by the American Poultry Association? Yes, they were entered into the Standard of Perfection in 1874. This breed in particular is popular within the show circuit.

What kind of comb does this chicken have? The breed standard is a rose comb.

Can I breed my own Sebright chickens at home? One of the challenges of raising Sebrights is that they are difficult to breed, and hens are not known to be attentive mothers. You'd be better off with a White Silkie, which are known to hatch and raise their young.








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