Description
- Sabelpoot Chickens
- Point of Lay Bantam Hens
- True bantam breed with heavily feathered legs and feet
- Friendly, gentle birds with a calm temperament
- Ideal for ornamental flocks and smaller gardens
- Beautiful patterned plumage with unique colouring
- Carefully raised and selected
- Available in Millefleur & Lemon Millefleur
The Sabelpoot Chicken, also known as the Booted Bantam, is a charming true bantam breed, easily recognised by its extensive feathering on the legs and feet. Originating in Europe, with strong roots in Belgium and the Netherlands, this breed has been kept for centuries as an ornamental bird, admired for both its beauty and gentle nature.
Sabelpoots are small, lightweight chickens with an upright stance and graceful appearance. Their feathered legs, often referred to as “boots,” combined with their soft plumage and neat body shape, make them a standout addition to any flock. They are known for their friendly and docile temperament, making them well suited to families, beginners, or keepers looking for calm, easy-going birds.
Our Sabelpoot hens are available in two stunning colour varieties. Millefleur birds display a rich chestnut base colour with black centres and distinctive white-tipped feathers, creating a striking speckled pattern. Lemon Millefleur offers a lighter, softer variation of this pattern, with pale lemon tones replacing the deeper chestnut, resulting in a more delicate and eye-catching appearance.
All of our chickens are hens at point of lay, meaning they are close to starting egg production. Sabelpoots typically lay small, cream-coloured eggs and are not prolific layers, but they are highly valued for their ornamental qualities and friendly personalities. They may also show broody tendencies, making them suitable for hatching eggs.
At Ridgeway Poultry we specialise in carefully selected, high-quality birds, with a particular focus on producing healthy, well-socialised chickens in a variety of colours. Each bird is raised with care to ensure it arrives in excellent condition and ready to thrive in its new environment.
Chickens require secure housing, access to a suitable run or free-range space, and a balanced diet of quality layers feed, grit, and fresh water. Silkies, due to their feathering, are less suited to very wet or muddy conditions, so a dry, well-maintained environment is recommended to keep them in the best health.
Livestock Delivery:
Livestock is delivered using our specialist animal transport vans to ensure birds travel safely and comfortably. Delivery time from ordering will depend on your location and availability, typically within a couple of weeks. You will be contacted with a confirmed delivery date and time slot, so please ensure your contact details are correct at checkout. Delivery fees vary by location.
Livestock Sale Terms:
If multiple birds are in stock, images shown are representative and may not be the exact individuals available.
All prices are per bird unless otherwise stated. All livestock is subject to availability, and while we aim to keep stock levels accurate, errors may occur. In such cases, you will be contacted to arrange an alternative or refund.
It is the customer’s responsibility to have suitable housing and care in place prior to arrival. We may request proof of setup before dispatch; failure to provide this may result in cancellation and refund.
All livestock is covered by a 48-hour health guarantee. Any concerns must be reported within this period with supporting information. Issues arising from incorrect care or housing may void this guarantee.
We reserve the right to refuse any sale or cancel any order where necessary.
Livestock sales are for customers aged 18+.
By purchasing, you confirm that you meet this requirement and agree to our terms of sale.
