SeramaSilly Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 So of my two serama chicks that I hatched with two broody seramas I only have the female left as the male went to his new home nearly two weeks ago. My problem is that one of the 'broodies' is now laying eggs and has started to be really nasty with the chick. I've separated for now but I don't know how I'm going to be able to do this long-term as I only have the three seramas - any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted August 29, 2020 Share Posted August 29, 2020 I think you’ll have to carry on as for normal introductions. As long as no physical damage is done, leave them to get on with it and get the pecking order established. If it’s too bad you may have to somehow separate them - in my experience things will probably improve once the chick comes into lay and her hormones change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeramaSilly Posted August 30, 2020 Author Share Posted August 30, 2020 Thanks Mullet - I'm just worried about the chick becoming stressed because obviously there is a big disparity in sizes - the chick is tiny still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted August 30, 2020 Share Posted August 30, 2020 How old is the chick now? I may have a similar issue soon as I hatched one female and 3 males 🙄 Already rehome one of the boys and have a home for another. I’m thinking I may try to integrate before the boys go though to make it a bit easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeramaSilly Posted August 30, 2020 Author Share Posted August 30, 2020 She's 12 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted August 31, 2020 Share Posted August 31, 2020 At that age, even though she’s still small she should be robust enough to be able to cope with a bit of rough and tumble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...