breeding for standard

I have 5 Serama chicks that are right at a month old. These tiny guys make up for their small sizes with big attitudes. They are absolutely hilarious! I absolutely adore them, so, of course, in my eyes they are perfect. However, I am curious as to the quality from other's view points. I know...

I have 4 hens and a rooster. 1 hen is a silkie and the other 3, including the roo, are of the same father but different mother's. Would it be okay to mate my roo with his half sisters? I got them from my mom's flock who she incubated some eggs from. The hens lay very good and big eggs. And the...

We traded for a bunch of OEGBs last about two years ago. We wanted bantams, the fancier who was getting out of it (at least, that's how he presented himself) wanted laying hens. It worked out well for everyone. He said that they were show quality birds. Well and good. I never plan on showing...