American serama thread!

[mauigirl]

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Same as other chicks its all about nutrition and prevention. Vaccines, cleanliness, good feed, clean water. Think of a chihuahua and a great dane, smaller with a faster metabolism so power pack their food from day one,. Prevention - sounds dumb but they can drown in an inch of water and cant get into a feed pan taller than an inch- read everything and handle them often. Modify - use insulin syringe/needle instead of full size, find the small quail waterers instead of regular chick waterers, feed mash instead of crumble, dried meal worms are 53% protein a good treat, feed chopped up apples from young - if anyone gets sick applesauce is a main ingredient in most food remedy.....

They are naturally very gentle and you'll find so much info on the web about Serama's its JUST AMAZING that there are so many people that have these little birds.
They are pretty rare in Hawaii maybe less than a dozen in the State, which I suppose is a good thing or I'd have more.....

sending serama luck!

 

[pongo]

that is my sonny he is just now 3 months old and a definite show prospect his daddy is my gabby the worlds most special rooster.... almost anyone in cali that has met him loved him...he is a total charater
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What a cute little speckled thing you have there in your avatar, Bill!

 

[tailfluff]

He is so tiny! He's adorable. What a sweet name for a cute little bird.

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What a cute little speckled thing you have there in your avatar, Bill!

 

[Inkheart]

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Sorry i am so late to this - have been lurking and following your posts. SO sorry to hear of your birds passing. Know that you did ALL that you could and should be commended for being such a good " mom" to them! I am really sorry

 

[ZooMummzy]

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Same as other chicks its all about nutrition and prevention. Vaccines, cleanliness, good feed, clean water. Think of a chihuahua and a great dane, smaller with a faster metabolism so power pack their food from day one,. Prevention - sounds dumb but they can drown in an inch of water and cant get into a feed pan taller than an inch- read everything and handle them often. Modify - use insulin syringe/needle instead of full size, find the small quail waterers instead of regular chick waterers, feed mash instead of crumble, dried meal worms are 53% protein a good treat, feed chopped up apples from young - if anyone gets sick applesauce is a main ingredient in most food remedy.....

They are naturally very gentle and you'll find so much info on the web about Serama's its JUST AMAZING that there are so many people that have these little birds.
They are pretty rare in Hawaii maybe less than a dozen in the State, which I suppose is a good thing or I'd have more.....

sending serama luck!

Pamperedpoultry started me on my Seramas too! Bonus eggs in with sizzles....I thank her everyday

Welcome to Serama World!

 

[ZooMummzy]

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I am very sorry to hear this

 

[bluebird]

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So sorry...

 

[SunValleySeramas]

WOW sorry to hear about the MD, glad for your won peace of mine that you did a NC, Better luck for the 2012 year for all!!
~Cara

 

[pamperedpoultry]

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Same as other chicks its all about nutrition and prevention. Vaccines, cleanliness, good feed, clean water. Think of a chihuahua and a great dane, smaller with a faster metabolism so power pack their food from day one,. Prevention - sounds dumb but they can drown in an inch of water and cant get into a feed pan taller than an inch- read everything and handle them often. Modify - use insulin syringe/needle instead of full size, find the small quail waterers instead of regular chick waterers, feed mash instead of crumble, dried meal worms are 53% protein a good treat, feed chopped up apples from young - if anyone gets sick applesauce is a main ingredient in most food remedy.....

They are naturally very gentle and you'll find so much info on the web about Serama's its JUST AMAZING that there are so many people that have these little birds.
They are pretty rare in Hawaii maybe less than a dozen in the State, which I suppose is a good thing or I'd have more.....

sending serama luck!

Pamperedpoultry started me on my Seramas too! Bonus eggs in with sizzles....I thank her everyday

Welcome to Serama World!

mmmmmuuuaaaaahhhh (my evil laugh) you went from no serama to serama crazy!! and its all my fault.. Love it!!!

 

[SunnyCalifornia]

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I have good luck keeping chicks on clean play sand. They are teeny tiny when they hatch, so yes, quail waterers, and I usually put feed (chick mash) in a jar lid. Keep water very clean, and if you have Sav A Chick, I usually mix some in a couple times a week, and sometimes Apple Cider Vinegar. Another tip, I hardboil egg yolks, and crumble just the yolk finely for chicks every day for the first couple weeks. I usually have pasty issues with only the tiniest birds, so a box of Qtips on hand works well. My brooder is a clear rubbermaid tub that I keep on the kitchen counter, that way I am checking them all the time. Here's a really good brooder idea if you don't have one already.

For treats- just keep in mind how small they are, and the size of things that you give them. Keep them warm in the winter. I don't usually start handling (as in picking up) the chicks until they are about 4 weeks old. They get used to my hands in the brooder when I'm feeding them, and with the clear brooder, they can see me all the time too. I guess they just get used to me. Little cockerels 3-4 months old, especially hand raised ones, are fun. They can get very attached, and do all kinds of cute little rooster things for you. I have two that are "trained" to hop on my arm, when we're going place to place. The pullets are generally snugglers, and are super sweet. I just love them!