02/07/2021
Seramas are one of the worldsâ smallest recognized breeds..the smallest chicken in the world! A full-grown rooster is about the size of a pigeon. Seramas have a very tame and gentle disposition, making them great pets since they are easily handled. Once you see these cute little beauties you won't be able to resist.
Seramas originated in Malaysia, where they are the number one house pet, outnumbering dogs and cats. The rooster crow is adorable!
The complete ancestry of the Serama is uncertain and there are many claims and myths regarding its origin. Some theories date as far back to the 1600s and to the Thai King Sri Rama, although there is no documented evidence to prove this. The creator of the modern Serama bantam is Wee Yean Een. In 1971 he began a breeding program that would see Ayam Kapans crossed with Japanese bantams and Silkies.
Since the birds are tropical in nature in the winter they might need supplemental heat â if 40 degrees or below. Here in Vermont we typically do. Some keep them indoors in the winter or year-round if they have cold winters. They are docile, friendly, and like human interaction. Predator proof housing is a must because of its size. We let them free range with all of our other large birds and they do very well, plus the larger birds tend to leave them alone due to their size. Our kids love holding them and cuddling â small but with big personalities. We find too many roosters and not enough hens may cause dominance conflicts so make sure to have enough hens to rooster ratios. They can also be kept in the home as pets.