This breed was imported from the island of Sicily over a century ago and is a member of the Mediterranean class. It has attracted widespread interest over the country because of its unique beauty. The comb is cup-shaped with a complete circle of medium sized regular points, which is the reason for its name. The male and female do not look alike. The males are brilliant orange red with some black spangles in the feather of the body fluff and cape feathers at the base of the hackle, with a fabulous, greenish black tail. The base color of the female is buff with all feathers on the body marked by parallel rows of black elongated spangles, giving the hen an appearance of being beautifully spotted and suggesting a ring necked pheasant hen. Skin color is yellow and shanks and toes are a willow green. Because of its beauty, the Buttercup is an excellent breed for exhibition.
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