American serama thread!

[nchls school]

I learned that lesson the hard way! I had a woman excited about buying seramas. Her kids already had bantams, so I sold them both of my chicks the next day after hatching. I saw the chicks eat & drink, and figured all was good. They put the car's seat-heater on to keep chicks warm on the drive home. The chicks settled into new brooder. That night the kids had a school function and when they came home one was dead. The second died sometime in the night.

Now I wait at least a week before selling any chicks. One reason is because they are more fragile - like quail. The second reason is I'd rather have a chick die in my possession than after a kid falls in love.

I think all people that sell birds have had experiences like what you describe. Those that care do what they can to prevent its occurance. I know how I feel when I lose chicks and definitely don't want a child, or any age, to feel the same way.

 

[swampfox440]

Hi you all !

 

[nchls school]

Hi you all !

Hi back!

 

[swampfox440]

I like seramas I didn't know if this was a dead tread I see there is life here

 

[nchls school]

Just a long coffee break.

 

[homeschoolin momma]

Some baby pics.
Anna my 8 mo pullet with her newly hatched babies. She set 5 and got 4. (One accidentally popped out behind her in week 2 and was cold too long.) I'm hoping she will take the "backup babies" I set the day after she started. They seem to be running behind. She's a pretty protective girl and nips my hand when touched, so hopefully.

 

[Karenin]

Some baby pics.
Anna my 8 mo pullet with her newly hatched babies. She set 5 and got 4. (One accidentally popped out behind her in week 2 and was cold too long.) I'm hoping she will take the "backup babies" I set the day after she started. They seem to be running behind. She's a pretty protective girl and nips my hand when touched, so hopefully.View attachment 2670024View attachment 2670025View attachment 2670026View attachment 2670027

Awwww

 

[MixedFlock23]

Hello! My bantam Cochin just hatched out some chicks! (Our first successful broody hatch!) I got fertile eggs from a breeder. Two Seramas, two Showgirls, and three Silkies hatched Monday/Tuesday. My question is: Do both male & female Serama have noticeable combs at hatch? Both of ours do, and I’m hoping it doesn’t mean they are both boys!
Also, feather sexing doesn’t work on Seramas, correct? Thanks!

 

[Faraday40]

Hello! My bantam Cochin just hatched out some chicks! (Our first successful broody hatch!) I got fertile eggs from a breeder. Two Seramas, two Showgirls, and three Silkies hatched Monday/Tuesday. My question is: Do both male & female Serama have noticeable combs at hatch? Both of ours do, and I’m hoping it doesn’t mean they are both boys!
Also, feather sexing doesn’t work on Seramas, correct? Thanks!

Aww, how adorable!!

Feather sexing doesn't work at all on my seramas. The good news is that they mature very quickly. At about 3 weeks, you may be able to start guessing. A subtle pink hue or slightly larger comb means you may be looking at a male. Many female seramas have a tiny comb that looks like a hair part. It pretty much looks the same at week 3 as it did at hatch. Between 4-6 weeks, you'll usually confirm those predictions.

Silkies on the other hand...... It's a long waiting & guessing game.

3 week old serama

Same serama exactly 4 days later.

His one month "hatch-day"

6 weeks

 

[MixedFlock23]

Aww, how adorable!!

Feather sexing doesn't work at all on my seramas. The good news is that they mature very quickly. At about 3 weeks, you may be able to start guessing. A subtle pink hue or slightly larger comb means you may be looking at a male. Many female seramas have a tiny comb that looks like a hair part. It pretty much looks the same at week 3 as it did at hatch. Between 4-6 weeks, you'll usually confirm those predictions.

Silkies on the other hand...... It's a long waiting & guessing game.

3 week old serama
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Same serama exactly 4 days later.
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His one month "hatch-day"
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6 weeks

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That's a huge change in a mere four days!! Wow! Thanks! Guess I'll just have to be patient. I'm glad girls can have combs at hatch. Whew.
I've had silkie before and it took 6 months for the last cockerel to crow... so I know I'm in for a wait again. ha ha. I may get impatient and pay for the $11 dna test on any that don't seem obvious at 3 months.
Thank you for the reply/photos!