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Seramas
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 12:07 pm
by Shnookie
I bought some cuteness yesterday - a Serama hen and her 3 one month old chicks. It looks like 1 boy and 2 girl chicks. :) I've never had a broody hen. I like to listen to them talking to each other.
Re: Seramas
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:01 pm
by Killerbunny
Congratulations. Broodies are delightful!
Re: Seramas
Posted: Tue Jun 08, 2021 3:29 pm
by Happy
Very cute! I LOVE broodies with babies.
I HATE broodies without babies
Re: Seramas
Posted: Wed Jun 09, 2021 10:52 am
by Kbr42
I agree with @Happy ...lol they are cute
Re: Seramas
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2021 11:02 pm
by lolotsung
Congrats @Shnookie !! Beautiful!!!
Re: Seramas
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2021 11:05 pm
by Shnookie
I took the hen away from the chicks a couple of days ago. She seems happy about it, the chicks complained a bit at bedtime for a couple days. The rooster has tried to crow twice. They sure mature fast. The hen is quite tame, but the chicks are a bit flighty. Here are some recent pictures of the chicks.
Re: Seramas
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2021 11:19 pm
by lolotsung
How do you know when to remove the mom? What would happen if you did not remove the mom?
Re: Seramas
Posted: Sun Jul 04, 2021 11:20 pm
by lolotsung
that's only 1 month! so big!
Re: Seramas
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2021 8:06 am
by Jaye
When our Silkie hen, Gracie, raised chicks, I never removed her. She decided when it was time to cut the apron strings. They all grew up as part of the flock from day one. Gracie took care of them until she determined that they were old enough to take care of themselves. Usually she kept them with her for about 6 weeks. Some hens will send them off sooner.
Re: Seramas
Posted: Mon Jul 05, 2021 1:13 pm
by lolotsung
Are the chicks too young to be with the flock at 6 weeks? Will they get injured by the larger chickens?
