My present homesite is a large family owned farm in a very rural part of south carolina. Chicken breeds, rooster, mini, roosters, raising chickens. As the body size of the serama varies vastly from a to c class weights as does the egg size. Be they american, malaysian or traditional, i seek to continuously improve their beauty, quality, health and vigor and share this experience with other serama enthusiasts, wherever they may be. After white malaysian seramas were accepted in 2011, the black malaysian serama was recently accepted into the american poultry association and american bantam association in january 2018. One teenage member, aimee, brought a tiny egg laid by her serama hen, a bird which she had just acquired a couple of months ago. It is the the original, and the largest serama breed club in north america. One is known as the the serama council of north america scna.
The modern version of this breed was created in the early 1970s by weeyean een from malaysia but the origins of the breed are reputed to date. See more ideas about chicken breeds, bantam chickens and serama chicken. Jerrys seramas, llc is dedicated to the introduction and promotion of the serama in north america and world wide. The currently recognized colors of the scna are white, blue, wheaton, blackbreasted red, black, and blacktail buff. Az show quality seramas we have show quality seramas for sale. Serama chicken coop chatter the serama is a rare, fairly recent inductee into the poultry world and in fact to this country. Be sure to follow us on facebook for up to date happenings in the coop at hands full of seramas, and thank you for visiting. The serama was first imported to the united states in 2001, and to europe in 2003. Primary purpose of this website was promoting and selling the super simple book genetics of chicken colours the basics suitable for profs as. Consider using ibanbic bank payment when you are in zone. A thread in the rural gardening forum, titled serama rainbow of color.
Southeastern serama tabletop show kick off at nw ga bantam club show calhoun, ga october 45, 2019. It would take 5 of these eggs to match the contents of one grade a egg. Breeders and fanciers of chickens accurately describe the colours and patterns of the feathers of chicken breeds and varieties. They are only 1525 centimetres tall and are the result of crossing japanese bantams with malaysian bantams. Seramas should only be let out of their cages when they are safe from predators such as dogs, cat and birds of prey. To avoid spam, who wants to become member of this group will be asked to answer a question, show your serama and. The breed was created by selective cross breeding of japanese bantams with the local bantams of malaysia. A popular variety of the serama is the silkied serama. Blue tail breeding project 2017 serama ekor kelabu gsn. It has lots of pictures, and lots of details regarding colors in the serama as a breed. We have since that time hosted numerous serama table top shows up and down the coast in california in conjunction with the major aba and apa clubs. Our seramas bantam chickens, small chicken, animals, animales, animaux, animal books.
Some more young seramas from my mauve color project youtube. Pa serama podunk poultry npip shipping hatching eggs available year round as weather and hens permit. The malaysian serama bantam is the smallest breed of chicken in the world, weighing less than 500g. Cocopop serama color definition, identification, and. The first serama books were little booklets, one on the breed itself and the second one in 2010 on the many serama colours. These should be recognized by the aba and apa after the white serama. By now, most poultry enthustast have heard about the american serama.
This council helped to introduce the serama to north america in various national poultry shows. Shipping is available, but we do not ship outside of the us or to hawaii. Buying serama chickens or hatching eggs serama bantams. The serama council of north america is a nonprofit organization founded in 2003, by jerry schexnayder of louisiana, two years after he imported the serama from malaysia. All serama artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. Aside from searching online and in various forums, one of the best books i have come across is this one, the serama colours, by sigrid van dort.
Shop for serama art from the worlds greatest living artists. This book compliments sigrid van dorts earlier book on seramas and tells the. Serama chicken is an ornamental breed originating in the kelantan state of malaysia within the last 50 years. The shell color can vary from white to a darker brown and shades between. In 2011 the first color variety of serama was accepted into the american poultry association and american bantam association. Introducing, the silked serama, the ultimate pet for any chicken lover who has a small space to work with or for those of us who dream of having little house chickens fluffing about the house. All full colour high resolution digital print super sharp photos. I know one of the charms of seramas is the fact they can throw so many colors and i dont really wish to change that but i do want to learn their genetics and make educated guesses on what chicks ill get like i used to do with the other animals i once bred who also came in an. All of our seramas are great lines and would make excellent show birds. Links take you to the amazon or other sellers pages for the books.
I print it in 50 copies when ready and send them to jerry, will take a few weeks. One is known as the serama council of north america. The american serama has been accepted by the american bantam association and the american poultry association. The breed is also known as ayam serama and malaysian serama.
For in depth understanding it is best to first read genetics of chicken colours, but you will get it based on the information in the serama book too. The serama is promoted by several organizations in the u. Adding the genetics book to the serama book would result in a too big book and the last few snippets, to show you the serama book. Serama colors book how to serama color genetics pixie chick, antiquarian. The serama is a relatively good little layer considering its body shape and small size, my females at home lay usually every day or every other day when in full lay. Why, the worlds smallest chicken breed with silked feathers of course. The breed is believed to have been developed some fifty years ago in malaysia by crossing japanese and malaysian bantams, and named for the title of the kings of thailand, rama. In the spring of 2004 a seramaonly show, known as the cajun classic, was held in baton rouge, louisiana. The first book is built from my personal notes during my study to find out the basics of colour genetics. They can be prolific layers up to 4 little eggs per week but this can vary from strain to strain. This new serama book is a4, so the same size as the other books. Below is one standard used by many breeders and organizations though some are moving toward using weight ranges. I have enjoyed country living all my life, and it has usually included chickens of some sort.
About serama the serama makes a beautiful pet and companion, both indoors and outdoors. The smaller enterprise retirement allowance mutual aid serama scheme was established in 1959, based on the small and medium sized enterprise retirement allowance cooperative act as part of a national support system for small and mediumsized enterprises. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates. If you are already lucky enough to own this amazing breed then you will enjoy this book as it covers topics such as breeding, exhibiting and the recently agreed standard for the uk serama bantam. Whats cuter than the worlds smallest chicken breed. Retirement allowance mutual aid serama chutaikyo scheme.
Photos and breed information for serama bantams, which unlike other breed standards can. Seramas are the smallest and lightest bantam chicken in the world, orginating in malaysia. I am a small independent serama breeder who takes great pride in my flock. Serama feel most comfortable when given a safe enclosure and should only be let out to free range in the garden when humans are near to protect them from hawks. They are the smallest chicken breed in size and weight, with most serama weighing less than 500 grams. We specialize in breeding show quality, smooth feathered serama. To avoid spam, who wants to become member of this group will be asked to answer a question, show your serama. The modern version of this breed was created in the early 1970s by weeyean een from malaysia but the origins of the breed are reputed to date back to the 1600s.
They are all brothers and sisters from a 1st generation mating. This book compliments sigrid van dorts earlier book on seramas and tells the basics necessary to recognise serama colours. I sign your book with soft pencil so you can see it is not a printed signature and add a gift. Breeding two birds with the same colours with each other does not result in any one colour. Seramas, like other true bantams that carry their wings low will not be able to tolerate muddy wet conditions well but being so small are better suited to being kept in sheds and outbuildings when the weather is bad. Genetics of chicken colourssigrid van dort about facebook. It is the smallest chicken breed in the world, weighting less than 500 grams. The serama chicken is a bantam chicken which originated in malaysia. Oc seramas is the premiere serama breeder on the west coast. In the spring of 2004 a serama onlyshow, known as the cajun classic, in baton rouge, louisiana was held. The serama is promoted by a couple organizations in the u. Serama backyard chickens learn how to raise chickens.
Silkies and silkie bantams state of the art silkie book ever. It is a true bantam chicken breed and is not standardized yet. The serama council of north america is working towards aba and apa acceptance of the white serama first. Found only in leghorns with the exception of serama.
Unlike other breed standards, seramas can have any colour combination. Shop unique pillows, tea towels, cloth napkins, and more designed by independent artists from around the world. Raising malaysian serama bantams the malaysian serama bantam is the smallest and january, 2019. In the serama colours book i have photos of these colours.
Welcome to my website, dedicated to everything serama. Wij willen graag kuikens hebben en zijn nu bezig om eieren te verzamelen. In 2011, oc seramas founded the first serama council in the west with the sole purpose of encouraging the breeding and showing of serama here on the west coast. Edgar as you can read is this colour based on both ewh wheaten and eb asiatic partridge. Genetics of chicken colours200620 both dutch and english language the serama, a living work of art 2008 dito the serama colours 2010 dito the serama, new book, 2017 silkies and silkie bantams 2010 only english. A few mauve pullets and a couple chocolatesplits cockerels. We are also now breeding true, 100% malaysian serama and are offering a few selected individuals and pairs available for purchase. Their small size requires very little space and a pair or trio can comfortably be caged in a 24 inch by 18 inch enclosure. The serama originated in malaysia and is the result of selective cross breeding of several breeds the common village bantam and the wild jungle fowl contributing a bulk of the seramas genes.
In europe the serama was accepted in 27 colours at once for all countries. Star spangled serama tabletop show bridgeport, tx june 22, 2019 enchanted serama show at the new mexico state fair albuquerque, nm september 14, 2019. Choose your favorite serama designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. Ginger red golden neck goldennecked mille fleur gray lemon blue light brown.
Serama s, like other true bantams that carry their wings low will not be able to tolerate muddy wet conditions well but being so small are better suited to being kept in sheds and outbuildings when the weather is bad. As with all newer poultry breeds introduced to the usa over the years, we believe the standards will continue to be developed and a more consistent standard of perfection will eventually be adopted. Breeding seramas, as such, is no big deal, but breeding to a color standard is a whole other can o worms. Serama hail from malasia where they were kept inside small pens inside a families kitchen providing them with eggs and company. Scna is the national breed club for the serama in united states, the original, and largest breed club in north america, founded in 2003, shortly after the importation of the breed from malaysia. Since the serama evolved and more colours were added, it was time for an update.
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