{"id":246,"date":"2012-06-06T10:13:43","date_gmt":"2012-06-06T14:13:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roseshadowranch.com\/?p=246"},"modified":"2012-06-06T10:13:43","modified_gmt":"2012-06-06T14:13:43","slug":"serama-bantam-info","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roseshadowranch.com\/?p=246","title":{"rendered":"Serama Bantam Info."},"content":{"rendered":"
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One of my favorite breeds of chicken is the adorable Serama Bantam. \u00a0We currently have 4 in our flock. \u00a0They originated in Malaysia, therefore, are commonly called Malaysian Serama Bantam. \u00a0Some interesting information about Seramas is they do not breed true to color or size! \u00a0All 4 of mine are completely different looking! \u00a0I mentioned size, Seramas are categorized in classes, Class A are birds weighing 350 grams or less (these are the most valuable) Class B are birds weighing 350-500 grams and Class C are those weighing over 500 grams. \u00a0One of the most important characteristics when showing this breed in addition to their size is their “carriage” the carriage is how the bird carries him\/herself. \u00a0Seramas should stand very erect with their breasts sticking out, a very proud, kind of “look at me” stance, resembling a vase with a tight “V” shape.<\/p>\n

Serama care including incubation, is really no different than any other breed of chicken. \u00a0They don’t require as much room due to their small size, which makes them perfect for backyard chicken keepers. \u00a0They are NOT as cold hardy as most large breeds however. \u00a0When the temps drop below 40 degrees, they get cold. \u00a0Many Serama owners will bring their birds inside for the winter or provide a nicely heated coop.<\/p>\n

Seramas mature between 16 and 20 weeks of age and will begin breeding. \u00a0Seramas are not good egg layers, so if a good layer is what you want, then the Serama is not right for you. \u00a0That being said, mine produce an egg about every 2 days on average.<\/p>\n

Seramas left to free range are very susceptible to falling prey to wild animals and birds. \u00a0I personally do not recommend it. \u00a0Another thing to keep in mind, is Seramas are good fliers, \u00a0and, \u00a0like other breeds, they will return to the coop at night, they can also flee to the treetops or a rooftop.<\/p>\n

A Serama rooster’s crow is 1\/3 the volume of a standard chicken which makes them the preferred amongst city chicken folks.<\/p>\n

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