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Hi! I have adopted 2 rooster serama bantams from a lady that did not want to keep anymore boys, they are so awesome! I know they are 5 months old, but we also adopted 2 hens as well from someone else and the guy said they were about 5 months old. They have not layed any eggs yet, and I was wondering if there was a way to see "about" how old they might be...I'm hoping they are young like he said and not older girls since we would like to have a few babies :) The roosters are right there with them and I have not noticed the hens "squatting" when they get near, I don't know if that is something to watch out for, I know with our GLW they have been doing the squat when we walk by lol.
Thanks!
Toni
 
Cakemom4 said:
Hi! I have adopted 2 rooster serama bantams from a lady that did not want to keep anymore boys, they are so awesome! I know they are 5 months old, but we also adopted 2 hens as well from someone else and the guy said they were about 5 months old. They have not layed any eggs yet, and I was wondering if there was a way to see "about" how old they might be...I'm hoping they are young like he said and not older girls since we would like to have a few babies :) The roosters are right there with them and I have not noticed the hens "squatting" when they get near, I don't know if that is something to watch out for, I know with our GLW they have been doing the squat when we walk by lol.
Thanks!
Toni
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A hen or pullet will do a submissive squat to a dominant hen, rooster or even you. Its often referred as " the egg squat". This means your hen is getting ready to lay soon in a couple of weeks maybe. Goodluck!
 
DobieLover said:
Hello Kath and welcome to BYC! :frow Glad you joined.
Sorry to hear about your little lame chick. I hope it comes around okay and starts to thrive.
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Hi
sorry I have had internet issues. Just seen all the responses. No the Little flipper chick died in my hands. Heart wrenching I'll never forget that !
Happily since I had 9 out of 9 hatch and are 4wks old now. Then 3 out of 4 hatched 2 died left with 1, 2 weeks old. Put the bator away now until spring. Although I have now 3 girls still laying 3 more pullets mama hen raised and the very active roo ,☺️ so have enough to contend with for now lol
 

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