Serama
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The Serama (Malay Ayam Serama), also called the Malaysian Serama or American Serama, is a bantam breed of chicken originating in Malaysia. They are relatively new outside Malaysia, having been recently imported to North America.
They are the lightest chicken in the world. The Serama are characterized by their vertical tail feathers, near-vertical wings, full breast, and short legs. Seramas are not yet recognized as a breed by the American Poultry Association or the American Bantam Association, but enthusiasts are working on making this so. Serama in the U.S. have been the subject of controversy with regard to what ideal type/standard should be pursued. As a result two schools of thought have emerged, the original Malaysian Standard proposed by the U.S. Serama Club, and the American standard proposed by the Serama Council of North America.
[edit] Characteristics
Over all Serama can produce any of over 2500 documented color varieties, with single pairs possibly producing offspring much different from themselves in size,color and pattern. Breeding a black bird to a black bird does not mean one will get black offspring.
One defining feature of the Serama is its personality. Serama are judged on table top, unlike other breeds, and consequently these birds need to be bold. Not only that, but Serama should not be shy to strangers and should immediately strut when set on the ground. These birds may be the smallest chickens in the world, but you wouldn't know it looking at their personality.
[edit] Gallery
 a Serama hen from the U.S. |
 an American Serama rooster |
