American serama thread!

[Faraday40]

Mr. Squeaky:
(He's so masculine.... until he crows.)

 

[FatChicksDigMe]

Hi guys, I've recently fell in love with seramas and got four 5 week old chicks from alchemist farm. Three are boys unfortunately, and I think 1 is a girl. I'm worried about her legs though: her outer toes are crooked and she waddles when walking (which is cute but weird). Is anything wrong with her genetically/physically? I want to pair her with one of her brothers, but am concerned she might give her babies this trait as well. None of her brothers have any leg "problems" but her. They were a bit fiesty as babies so I didnt notice til now

 

[Faraday40]

Hi guys, I've recently fell in love with seramas and got four 5 week old chicks from alchemist farm. Three are boys unfortunately, and I think 1 is a girl. I'm worried about her legs though: her outer toes are crooked and she waddles when walking (which is cute but weird). Is anything wrong with her genetically/physically? I want to pair her with one of her brothers, but am concerned she might give her babies this trait as well. None of her brothers have any leg "problems" but her. They were a bit fiesty as babies so I didnt notice til nowView attachment 2792903View attachment 2792904View attachment 2792905View attachment 2792908

You can make some booties with tape to hold the toes in place. Usually takes a couple days for chicks. I also like to add vitamins to the water. (Infant vitamins like: Enfamil)

 

[FatChicksDigMe]

You can make some booties with tape to hold the toes in place. Usually takes a couple days for chicks. I also like to add vitamins to the water. (Infant vitamins like: Enfamil)

I will definitely do that! I just read it might be a vitamin b2 deficiency...the only thing that confuses me is both her outer toes on each foot is almost twisted sideways/crooked. I hope it's not too late to fix her because she us 5 weeks old today

 

[nchls school]

It is not a good idea to pair brothers with sisters as it magnifies any genetic flaws that both brother and sister have. Flaws can be hidden and pop up in the offspring.
Inbreeding reduces fertility and viability with each generation.

 

[FatChicksDigMe]

It is not a good idea to pair brothers with sisters as it magnifies any genetic flaws that both brother and sister have. Flaws can be hidden and pop up in the offspring.
Inbreeding reduces fertility and viability with each generation.

I'm not 100% certain if they are literal siblings, but since they came from the same flock I'm certain there's shared genetics. So maybe I shouldn't pair them like you said...even though I want more seramas so badly!

 

[nchls school]

I'm not 100% certain if they are literal siblings, but since they came from the same flock I'm certain there's shared genetics. So maybe I shouldn't pair them like you said...even though I want more seramas so badly!

Possibly you can find someone to get a (for sure) unrelated rooster or hen. Maybe a trade. Or use what you have with a plan for if things go wrong. Likely there would be no problem, but...

People often have extra roosters/cockerels they need to rehome or selling at a very low price. There is also buying hatching eggs from a far different source. My serama have all started to lay between 5 and 6 months, so you wouldn't have to wait long for unrelated birds to pair with those you have.

Check out the for sale forum, and craigslist, etc.

 

[FatChicksDigMe]

Possibly you can find someone to get a (for sure) unrelated rooster or hen. Maybe a trade. Or use what you have with a plan for if things go wrong. Likely there would be no problem, but...

People often have extra roosters/cockerels they need to rehome or selling at a very low price. There is also buying hatching eggs from a far different source. My serama have all started to lay between 5 and 6 months, so you wouldn't have to wait long for unrelated birds to pair with those you have.

Check out the for sale forum, and craigslist, etc.

Thank you! Definitely something I will keep in mind

 

[Faraday40]

Here are some of my summer cuties:

Hatched June 27

Hatched late May

Hatched in April
(He has the sweetest personality.)

 

[MixedFlock23]

Pullets or cockerels? These two will be 12 weeks old tomorrow. Thanks in advance!