American serama thread!

[DRGLENNON]

I guess the moral to this story is " There is some chicken for everyone" LOL

 

[DRGLENNON]

I was just wondering what is an expected price for a proven pair that someone spent months raising, grooming and training not to mention years of developing the line? This is a serious question.

 

[ladycat]

I wonder how price compares to hatch rate of shipped eggs though.

I spent less than $150 on eggs, 4 shipments spread out over a few months. I ended up with a nice little flock out of those eggs. Maybe I can't show them, but they are beautiful.

 

[DRGLENNON]

I spent less than $150 on eggs, 4 shipments spread out over a few months. I ended up with a nice little flock out of those eggs. Maybe I can't show them, but they are beautiful.

That's great! I did go look and you do have pretty babies I can't get a decent hatch rate from shipped eggs. I do fine with my own.

I won't even look at an Ameraucana any more. I tried so hard to get something other than an EE. There is just too much drama.

I'm very happy with my Cocopop pair and am really looking forward to a choc./ dun project. The second pullet came from a beautiful white pair and after years of this line this pullet ended up with a faint dun color in the wings. I really just want to take my time and learn about genetics and SOP.

 

[ladycat]

I can't get a decent hatch rate from shipped eggs.

What kind of incubator do you have? I never got a good hatch on shipped eggs in a styro. I finally got a Brinsea to use for shipped eggs, and my hatch rate went way up.

 

[DRGLENNON]

What kind of incubator do you have? I never got a good hatch on shipped eggs in a styro. I finally got a Brinsea to use for shipped eggs, and my hatch rate went way up.

I was using a LG witch worked fine on my eggs. I got several 100% hatches. I just got a Brinsea mini advance last week. I didn't want to even try Serama in the LG. I got really discouraged when I lost my hole hatch last time. It was shipped eggs but both seller did an excellant job packing. That hatch was on me and my LG.

 

[ladycat]

Well that was weird.

Out of all those Silkied Serama chicks I hatched, I got a ton of roosters, and only 2 silkied pullets, plus two straight feathered pullets that have a chance of being split for silkie.

So a few days ago the pullets managed to knock the grill off the top of their box and got out. But I could only find 3 of them. One of the silkied pullets was missing. I looked EVERYWHERE, not a sign of her. I was devastated.

Then as I was walking through the mudroom this afternoon, there she was walking around.

Where on earth was she from Saturday night until Tuesday (today) afternoon?

 

[DRGLENNON]

Well that was weird.

Out of all those Silkied Serama chicks I hatched, I got a ton of roosters, and only 2 silkied pullets, plus two straight feathered pullets that have a chance of being split for silkie.

So a few days ago the pullets managed to knock the grill off the top of their box and got out. But I could only find 3 of them. One of the silkied pullets was missing. I looked EVERYWHERE, not a sign of her. I was devastated.

Then as I was walking through the mudroom this afternoon, there she was walking around.

Where on earth was she from Saturday night until Tuesday (today) afternoon?

I'm so glad you found her! I know that has to be a relief.

 

[jmcgee83]

What kind of incubator do you have? I never got a good hatch on shipped eggs in a styro. I finally got a Brinsea to use for shipped eggs, and my hatch rate went way up.

make sure the shipper sends in a large po box otherwise the eggs are toast! Might as well burn your money

 

[clousert]

Well that was weird.

Out of all those Silkied Serama chicks I hatched, I got a ton of roosters, and only 2 silkied pullets, plus two straight feathered pullets that have a chance of being split for silkie.

So a few days ago the pullets managed to knock the grill off the top of their box and got out. But I could only find 3 of them. One of the silkied pullets was missing. I looked EVERYWHERE, not a sign of her. I was devastated.

Then as I was walking through the mudroom this afternoon, there she was walking around.

Where on earth was she from Saturday night until Tuesday (today) afternoon?

YAY. Glad she's ok. I had a cochin bantam hen that disappeared for a couple of days. Thought something must have gotten her for sure but 2 days later there she was. It's an overwhelming feeling of relief and happiness. So happy you found your little girl.