Seramas and standards??

[GodLovesU]

Can I keep seramas(the world’s smallest breed) with my larger hens?Some of my hens are sassier and have gone after my pullets.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Maybe if they are easy going breed LF. What breeds? But best not to. Where are you located?

 

[GodLovesU]

They can be sassier chickens sometimes.My flock is a variety of breeds.I’m in the southeastern US.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

So likely warm enough for Seramas. Special housing concerns shouldn't be an issue. You may want to stay away from RIRs. They tend to be the bullies of a mixed flock.

 

[GodLovesU]

I have one but she’s pretty mild mannered.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Well don't be surprised if the harassment starts.

 

[GodLovesU]

Ok,I might consider some other breeds instead thank for the input

 

[ChickenCanoe]

In my experience, if one wants to raise a specialty bird like serama, it is best to focus on them exclusively and create the housing and conditions appropriate for the breed.

 

[GodLovesU]

Well with that being said,what is a good setup for seramas?

 

[ChickenCanoe]

That depends entirely on the climate where you live and your reasons for choosing a specific breed.
When discussing breed selection in my classes, I explain that when choosing breeds for where one lives, adaptability to the climate should be one of the most important criteria. That decision will make raising that breed much less hassle.
Russian Orloffs or similar cold hardy breeds are wrong for Texas or any other hot and/or humid environment. Just as raising Seramas is difficult in Minnesota.

If you put your location in your profile or tell about it in your post, it will be easier to answer questions about setup.