SERAMA BANTAM

Seramas are very small chickens that only stand 6-10 inches tall. They stand very upright with their chests thrust out, heads held high and tail feathers at attention. These tail feathers are held almost vertically to the body and rise up above the head. Although they are said to have originated in Malaysia in the 1600s, they didn’t become popular in the United States until the year 2000. You haven’t met adorable until you’ve come face-to-face with one of these one-pound chickens. Their huge personality will light up your day!

• Origin: Malaysia

• Purpose: Pet, show
• Climate: Cold hardy and heat tolerant (nothing below 40 degrees)
• Temperament: Friendly
• Average weight: Less than 1 pound (6 to 12 ounces)
• Egg color: White to deep brown
• Egg production: About 120 per year
• Feather color: Varied
• Comb type: Single