Sultan Chicken
The
Sultan Chicken is an outrageously ornamental
Fancy Breed of chicken.
Sultan Chickens are the only breed of chicken adorned with all qualifications to be considered fancy;
crest,
muffs,
beard, and
feathered feet. This breed even has the unique V-shaped comb and five toes. The impressively dressed
Sultan Chicken originated in Turkey, and it's original name was
Serai-Tavuk, meaning "fowls of the sultan".
Sultan Chickens were once kept by Turkish royalty as ornamental pets in their gardens. This well feathered, regal bird is also calm and easily handled. The breed is well suited for close confinement, and even required a tight dry coop in order to keep it's soft fluffy feathers in good shape. This extremely rare bird is a good backyard bird, but is only kept for exhibition purposes and its wonderful uniqueness.
The
Sultan Chicken was first seen in North America in 1867 and was accepted into the APAs Standard of Perfection in 1874. The
Sultan Chicken is a calm breed and if kept in flocks with more active and aggressive birds, the
Sultan is sure to be bullied. It's excessive feathering make it an easy and obvious target for other breeds of chicken. This beautiful and one of a kind bird can be a pleasure raise and enjoyed as a live garden pet of your own.
