The Sebastopol is readily identified by its feathers. Long, soft-quilled, curling feathers drape elegantly from its wings, body and tail. This modification in plumage is an example of breeding for a specific trait. The white variety of the Sebastopol is best known. Both males and females have pure white feathers that contrast with their bright blue eyes and orange bills and feet.
Juveniles often have traces of gray.
There are also gray and buff color varieties. The curled feathers prevent flight making them easier to confine. 4 Sebastopols produce 25-35 eggs annually. When handled carefully, they have a quiet and pleasant nature. Whenever a domestic animal is selected for an unusual characteristic, great care must be taken to insure that vigor and fertility of breeding stock is not overlooked.