Michigan

[Keleka]

CAT - I'm in the same boat. We live in a small subdivision and in the city limits. We also have an acre yard, and all fenced in. Our coop is about 150' from the back of the house. I would NEVER get away with a standard breed rooster.

We got our first pair of Serama last year. I would recommend them. There can be differences in roo's though. Our first one is very muted - you'd never hear him from the house. I thought this was true for all until I got a Serama roo from Mom_2_em_all. Are you listening Mom_2_em_all???? He is very loud, like 2 or 3x as much as the other roo. He can really belt it out. Anyway, now I'm worried he might blow my cover. We'll see what happens. (I'm not complaining Mom, he is a great guy)

So, if you'd like to give it a shot, I'd recommend the Serama. BTW : I have a pure Serama cockeral in the basement with 3 Serama mix cockerals. I'd give you one if you'd like. He isn"t crowing yet< but when he starts you"ll laugh

 

[CATRAY44]

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My coop has straw bales surrounding it, and the run. I put tarps up for wind breaks. I did not use a heat lamp this winter and my bantams seemed to do as well as my standard birds. If you think you might have a quieter roo who would do alright with my set up, I would love to try.

 

[Opa]

I live on 2 acres and I have been across the street from my house and can hear my rooster. I've been giving my neighbors eggs from time to time hoping that they won't have any problems with my birds. So far so good.

 

[Opa]

[/img] First critics, now inspectors. Sure makes it hard to get a job done.

 

[Mom 2em All]

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I told you! Everyone says- oh serama..quiet, sissy crowing- never hear it...except when they are illegal! And he never quits!
All day long, trying to crow enough to scare away the sun..enough to make sure my neighbors could hear...

I think you should send him over to Miss Jayne if he is threatening to blow your cover- I hear she makes a great chicken pot pie! Um, he is too small for that...he's a mere nugget!

 

[Steve]

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1 doz. BBS Orps and 1 doz Red Orps from Miss Prissy

Neighbor up the road is giving me a doz of his fertile mutts, those I want to hatch out and give to a friend who wants to get started in chickens....figured since I was hatching for me, I would do for him too.

 

[CATRAY44]

Does anyone have a serama pullet for sale in Southern Mi. or near Rhandi ? (I will be heading her way soon) I am thinking of getting one of Keleka's roos... I do have a large bird cage that I could start them in till they are older, etc. hmmm. How cute would Serama babies be?!!!!

 

[Opa]

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How many does it take to make a meal?

 

[chickflick]

Steve will be busy setting his eggs. Congrats and good luck, Steve. It's windy out there but the snow is melting!!

Now I can see all the dog bombs from my two dogs....

Know what I'm going to be doing today! Have a great day, everyone.

 

[CATRAY44]

Ookay, OPa, quit making me spit out my coffee... I need all I can get! Heading out to the bb tournaments. See you all later!

Let me know, please, if anyone has a serama pullet for sale.... (will the madness never end?) If I am going to get a roo, I better find a hen!