Buyer question
Are Sebright poultry good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Sebright poultry 3 out of 5 for beginners (better for experience).
Source: the Sebright poultry page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Sebright poultry in the Animal Library
The detail
Sebrights are a true bantam developed in England in the early 1800s by Sir John Sebright, known for laced feathers. Roosters are hen-feathered, and the breed is kept for show and as pets rather than eggs.
- Best fit
- Show, pet flocks
- Hardiness
- 2 out of 5 (Marek's-susceptible)
What to weigh
Sebrights are prone to Marek's disease and lay few eggs. They are flighty and can fly over low fences.