serama questions

[Lgbchickie]

I have some question relating to this breed because I want to have one for shows throughout high school

1. can they live with large fowl? (even a jersey giant mix)
2. are they good house chicken a would they get along with cats?
3. do they crow all day or just in the mornings?
4. would it be better to get one or multiple?
5. hen or rooster?
6. any health problems?

 

[thecatumbrella]

1. Bantams can coexist with large fowl if they are raised together. I would not throw bantams in with an existing large fowl flock. The big girls will beat the snot out of them (or even kill them).
2. A healthy chicken would not want to live in a house. Their objective in life is to forage for food, and that's not happening indoors. A disabled chicken (or one that cannot live with a flock) is a different story.
3. This will depend on the bird, but every rooster I've ever seen loves to hear its own voice, no matter the time of day.
4. Always multiple. Chickens are flock animals and become very stressed when alone.
5. Do you want eggs? Males are usually much prettier for showing, and it's possible to have a small bachelor flock.
6. Seramas will have the same health issues as any chicken, mostly reproductive issues and parasites. They're also not as tolerant to the cold with their small stature.

Obviously, these are just my opinions. Others may feel differently. Hope this helps!