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  1. The Sebright is a British breed of bantam chicken. It is a true bantam – a miniature bird with no corresponding large version – and is one of the oldest recorded British bantam breeds. It is named after Sir John Saunders Sebright, who created it as an ornamental breed by selective breeding in the early nineteenth century. The first poultry breed to have its own specialist club for enthusiasts, Sebrights were admitted to poultry … See more

    History

    Sir John Saunders Sebright (1767–1846) was the 7th Sebright Baronet, and a Member of Parliament for See more

    Characteristics

    In accordance with the intentions of their creator, the Sebright is an ornamental bantam, and is commonly seen in competitive poultry shows. As a true bantam, all Sebrights are very small in stature; ma… See more

    Conservation statusRBST: watchlist · RBCSNZ: watchlist · RBTA: endangered
    Country of originUnited Kingdom
    DistributionWorldwide
    UseFancy
    See also

    • List of chicken breeds
    • Pigmy Pouter (An English breed of fancy pigeon believed to also be developed by Sir John Sebright though the subject is debatable)
    • Campine (chicken) A small breed of chicken that also comes in g… See more

    Notes

    1. ^ Sebright. Rare Breeds Survival Trust. Accessed January 2019.
    2. ^ "Chooks - Rare Breeds List". rarebreeds.co.nz. Rare Breeds Conservation Society of New Zealand. Retrieved 16 December 2014. … See more

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