American serama thread!

[EZFarms]

Anyone have an extra hen/pullet? One of boys need one I'm worried about him cuz he just paces and is paranoid. The hen he had he almost killed from bullying her

 

[prizepete]

I have 1 broody on 7 eggs and 1 incubating from another pair. I've never had a winter broody and its her first time sitting so

. I'm wondering if I need to take the eggs and incubate them? I bought a nice black pair but she stopped laying due to the move. I'm glad yours are laying well!

Its your choice, sorry to not be much help, I have never let a broody hen set on eggs

I was curious what you guys think about these two hatch mates? They are my first pair. They are both super sweet! What is there coloring considered? And does she look to long? they are almost 17 weeks. Can I breed them with each other ? Will I get different looking seramas ? When do they start to lay? Her face is getting ready red and she's wanting to lay on the floor more then perch lately. Any help would be great ! Thank you!

At 17 weeks you aren't going to be able to tell Quality completely, But he is looking pretty good!

Anyone have an extra hen/pullet? One of boys need one I'm worried about him cuz he just paces and is paranoid. The hen he had he almost killed from bullying her

I would contact a breeder and see if they are able to send you some eggs. I will probably have some in spring, But it seems that you need one sooner!

 

[EZFarms]

Its your choice, sorry to not be much help, I have never let a broody hen set on eggs
At 17 weeks you aren't going to be able to tell Quality completely, But he is looking pretty good!

I would contact a breeder and see if they are able to send you some eggs. I will probably have some in spring, But it seems that you need one sooner!

I may do that I'm worried about him and really don't wanna lose him

 

[nchls school]

Anyone have an extra hen/pullet? One of boys need one I'm worried about him cuz he just paces and is paranoid. The hen he had he almost killed from bullying her

When I read posts like this I often wish I lived in a more central location. I would much rather see my birds going to someone who appreciates them for what they are and not just as "chickens". And I certainly wish I could get birds without buying something I have not seen first-hand.

 

[prizepete]

I may do that I'm worried about him and really don't wanna lose him

I think that you should, Or you COULD put the hen with him, as long as he isn't hurting her

 

[EZFarms]

When I read posts like this I often wish I lived in a more central location. I would much rather see my birds going to someone who appreciates them for what they are and not just as "chickens". And I certainly wish I could get birds without buying something I have not seen first-hand.

I think that you should, Or you COULD put the hen with him, as long as he isn't hurting her

Where are you located and he chase her trying to mate her but all he does is exhaust her she keep her from eating (I'd the hen i posted about the other day)

 

[nchls school]

Where are you located Northern Wisconsin.and he chase her trying to mate her but all he does is exhaust her she keep her from eating (I'd the hen i posted about the other day) It is normal for a rooster to dominate new hens for a few hours in the fashion you describe, but when it is longer-it's a problem for sure. How large of pen are they in? Sometimes more room helps; not always though.

 

[EZFarms]

Your not to far away and he does this daily and has made her bleed several times. The pens are smaller indoor pens 4ft by 4ft and i only house two per pen

 

[nchls school]

Your not to far away and he does this daily and has made her bleed several times. The pens are smaller indoor pens 4ft by 4ft and i only house two per pen

Northern California is too far at this time of year. I would not ship birds when the temperatures could easily drop below zero at any time (I have never shipped birds). This year has been great in that our temperatures have been milder than usual; 10-30 degrees F. But I do not think it will last.

When bleeding is involved I would separate quickly, as you have done. I'd also be looking the rooster over debating on whether he was worth keeping. I also have a rooster that is too rough and debating on what to do. He is too mean to sell or give away and too beautiful to destroy.

 

[EZFarms]

Northern California is too far at this time of year.  I would not ship birds when the temperatures could easily drop below zero at any time (I have never shipped birds).  This year has been great in that our temperatures have been milder than usual; 10-30 degrees F.  But I do not think it will last.

When bleeding is involved I would separate quickly, as you have done.  I'd also be looking the rooster over debating on whether he was worth keeping.  I also have a rooster that is too rough and debating on what to do.  He is too mean to sell or give away and too beautiful to destroy.

I don't think it's all his fault. She's a size a or b and is just to small for him. And yeah i understand maybe in the spring if i haven't found him another hen i either need a bigger hen or more dominant hen