World's Smallest Chickens

World's Smallest Chickens AG WORLD 28-6-24 Tony and Carol Greaves run a miniature horse business on their farm near Buda, Texas. Last year they decided to add a dainty new attraction to their operation by acquiring some of the world's smallest chickens. The tiny Malaysian Serama chickens were new to the U.S. in 2002, when Jerry Schexnayder of Vacherie, La. imported 110 hens and 30 roosters. The Greaves obtained their breeding stock through him and currently have about 300 birds. Seramas originated from Kelantan in Malaysia and were the result of selective cross breeding between a variety of bantam breeds. They have a chesty, proud stance and, when standing upright, their height is between 6 and 10-in., measured from the ground to the top of the comb. The first competitive show ever held took place in Malaysia in 1990 and was judged by Serama expert Wee Yean Een, who is considered by many to be the founder of the breed. Because of their small size and friendliness, Seramas are suitable for keeping even in urban areas. They make very little noise and can be kept in the house if desired. They lay small beige eggs. The birds come in many colors and are categorized by size into A, B, and C classes. Class A roosters, the smallest class, must weigh less than 12 1/2 oz. and be no more than 7 1/2-in. in height. "We sell young birds in pairs only, and prices range from $150 to $300 per pair, depending on type and size," Greaves says. "Shipping is $40 for up to two pair. We do not ship chicks." Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Malaysian Serama Bantams, Tony and Carol Greaves, 2460 FM 2001, Buda, Texas. 78610 (ph 512 295-4575; email: LtlAmerica @aol.com; website: www.littleamerica minis.com or www.seramacouncilofnorth america.com/).

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