Sebright

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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.

At a glance

Purpose
Show, pet
Origin
England
Adult weight
Hens about 1.25 lb, roosters 1.4 lb
Lifespan
5–8 years
Eggs
About 50–80 small cream eggs a year
Best fit
Show, pet flocks
Species
Poultry
Category
Birds
Group
Chicken
Papers
5 categories
NoiseSmall voice
HardinessMarek's-susceptible
Egg outputLight layer
Beginner fitBetter for experience

Scales follow breed-club and veterinary consensus; individual animals vary. Listings show what each seller has on file.

The tradeoffs, honestly

Sebrights are prone to Marek's disease and lay few eggs. They are flighty and can fly over low fences.

Common questions

Are Sebrights good layers?

No. They lay about 50 to 80 small eggs a year.

What health checks should chicks or pullets have?

Ask whether chicks were vaccinated for Marek's disease at hatch and whether the flock is NPIP-certified, which covers pullorum-typhoid and usually avian influenza. Look for clear eyes, clean vents and quiet breathing, and quarantine new birds for 30 days.

Why are Sebrights prone to Marek's?

The breed is known for higher susceptibility, so vaccination and good biosecurity matter more than usual.

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Health tests to ask for
NPIP flock certificationMarek's vaccinationHatch record on fileAvian influenza surveillance resultVeterinary exam on file

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