Siciliana Chickens
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Siciliana Chickens The Siciliana is a rare Sicilian landrace chicken often mistaken for the Buttercup due to similar appearance. A hardy egg layer with strong foraging instincts, it thrives in heat and free-range environments.
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Siciliana Chicken Facts Quick List.
- Breed Name: Siciliana
- Type: Heritage
- Cross Origin: Sicilian landrace
- Rarity: Rare
- Average Adult Weight: Rooster: 6.5 lbs (3 kg), Hen: 5 lbs (2.3 kg)
- Lifespan: 6–9 years
- Bird Color(s): Golden with Black Spangles
- Egg Production: 180–200 eggs/year
- Egg Color: White
- Meat Production: No — egg layer
- Temperament: Foraging, Active, Hardy
- Cold/Heat Hardiness: Heat Hardy
- Broodiness: Low
- Notes / Special Traits: Often confused with Sicilian Buttercup; native line
Siciliana Chickens Tips, Tricks and Hacks
- More rustic and less ornamental than Buttercup.
- Great free-rangers — active and predator-aware.
- Good egg layers even in heat.
- Rare and important for preservation in Italy.
- Hardy breed, does well with minimal care outdoors.
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