: Serama: What did I do Now :0 Never B4 no Clue how to Know how Needed

[1TurkenLover]

No Pic as Camera says "Card Secured"
At Auction Today I noticed several Tiny chickens, in Tupperware like containers, Well they looked like a Type of Fowl, So as i come to find out the Pair we got are : Pullet 5/06/17 and Cockerel 06/20/17 (the 4 Chick were even tiner ) Serama's Both have wing feathers & baby dow on chest . . . What does this Breed Need to thrive ? Container/cage said Been Inside Off heat. My Goodness they're only 2 months old. Where is an Serama Thread, I've a lot of reading to do.

 

[GitaBooks]

How exciting. They are tiny, delicate birds that need heat, especially during cool weather, and protection from predators. In fact, many people keep them as aviary birds or indoor pets!

Hope this helps: https://www.backyardchickens.com/reviews/serama.10832/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/serama-tips-to-perfect-breeding.807478/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/american-serama-thread.415294/page-2593#post-18701619

 

[1TurkenLover]

Thank You I've given then Several names. This morning, I've made a Card @ put on cage " Cockerel ~ Sir and Pullet is ah Mah and Such Chatter Boxes. trying to get Em in better HEALTH. feeding Finisher Crumbles Now. there in 24X24 Cage

Since it's Summer & Western WA is due to be in 90+ heat this week, I'm going to bring em out. in Safe Run for a few hrs every day.

I've put up an Light over cage scared to put in Heat lamp. with the Pine shavings. they are Inside, keeping me company. when we go out we put Cage in secure Room. much to our Upset hunting dogs & several cats.

I'm looking @ those links, IF they can be Harden off by fall, Whats the best way ? they will be in Secure Outside Cop/run ?

 

[GitaBooks]

Awesome.

If you take them outside make sure they always have food and water, as heat without shelter can be just as dangerous to chickens. They love dust bathing in cool earth.

As for heating the cage, you could try a heat pad that is waterproof, or just keep it in a warm location.

A coop would work okay but it would take some effort as it would need to be heated, kept dry, and still well ventilated which can be hard to do when it is cold out. With only a few chickens it's much easier to keep dry and clean. : )

 

[1TurkenLover]

Ok, Good ideas. I've been looking for MORE info on keeping inside.
1. we Run AC @ around 70 How cool can they tolerate.
2. what do I use for Coop/Nest box for Inside cage. Right now i'm using a Sm carboard box for them to sleep in. they Seem to like it, thinking it works.

 

[GitaBooks]

70 F should be okay if they aren't directly near any cooling source such as a fan. I might suggest a heat light rested near the cage. Watch their behavior, if they sit hunched up with their feathers fluffed they may need more heat.

 

[1TurkenLover]

they eat drink move around and Chatter. I'll figure out how to put in EcoGlow . . .
So Keep Out of Drafts, Keep Warm, & Spoil sound Like Chicks, Not chickens, Humm I can do this ?