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Serama
World’s smallest chicken — fits in a teacup.
☀ Heat hardy
Egg color
cream
Eggs / year
180
Egg size
small
Purpose
ornamental
Class
True Bantam
Size
bantam
Hen weight
0.8 lbs
Rooster weight
1.1 lbs
Temperament
confident, tame, upright
Noise level
quiet
Origin
Malaysia
Lifespan
7–9 yrs
About the Serama
Seramas are the smallest chicken breed in the world, with a proud upright posture.
Care tips
Cannot tolerate cold; house indoors in winter.
Color varieties
varies — over 2500 color combos
Fun facts
- Smallest chicken breed in the world
- Show classes are judged on posture, not color