Silver Sebright Bantam

Sebright bantams were originally bred in England in the early 1800’s by Sir John Sebright. Silver Sebright bantam chicks have white heads while the back is black with two white streaks. They have rose combs and clean, slaty blue legs and feet. The adult plumage is white laced with black. They are recognized for their beautiful lacing, and for the fact that both male and female are hen-feathered.

Silver Sebright Bantam Appearance

• Size: As a true bantam, the Silver Sebright is a miniature breed with males weighing approximately 22 oz (625 g) and females around 20 oz (570 g).

• Plumage: The breed’s defining feature is its stunning silver-white feathers, each edged with black, creating a delicate lace-like pattern.

• Feathering: Sebrights are “hen-feathered,” meaning both males and females have similar feathering, lacking the typical sickle feathers in males.

• Legs and Comb: They possess slate-blue legs and a rose comb, contributing to their elegant appearance.

Egg Production

• Egg Yield: Silver Sebright Bantams are not prolific layers, producing between 120 to 150 small white or cream-colored eggs annually.

• Egg Size: The eggs are very small, typically weighing between 1.0 to 1.05 oz (28–30 g).

• Broodiness: This breed is not known for being broody and may rarely set. Due to their low fertility rates, using a surrogate mother, such as a bantam Cochin or Silkie, is often recommended for hatching Sebright chicks.