Broody, sneaky Serama

[ddpittman]

I'd lI've to see a picture when you get a chance ncls school!

 

[ddpittman]

Love to see, I meant. .

 

[wyndotte lover]

Are bantams more likely to go broody than large chickens

 

[Frindizzle]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[nchls school]

Are bantams more likely to go broody than large chickens

I am not positive, but I think so. Many of the larger breeds have been bred for egg production eliminating the instinct of broodiness. I don't think this is true for bantams as the eggs are much smaller, so egg production was not the goal with most or all the bantam breeds.

 

[nchls school]

I'd lI've to see a picture when you get a chance ncls school!

It may not be possible. The chick looked pretty weak before I came to work, but if the little guy is still among the living when I get home I will ask my wife to try again for a clear picture.

 

[wyndotte lover]

I've hade bantams that lay a lot and I've hade bantams that only lay a egg or two a week

 

[ddpittman]

Poor little guy.

 

[wyndotte lover]

Is he ok

 

[ddpittman]

Update to my serama. She started brooding a golf ball & then an empty nest box, BUT she was in a box coop in the run, so I had pity on her & put 4 eggs under her. 2 hatched (but not hers). She is THE BEST MOM EVER! The little family is so cute & she defends them like a lion! She ran my goats & 90 lb dog out of the run & away from her babies. So adorable!