The rearing of Serama chicken is now not only a hobby but can generate an additional income of up to five figures.

Perlis Serama Chicken Association president Datuk Zainie Abdullah said the breeding of Serama chicken has a big potential and one bird can fetch anything from RM300 to RM1,500 based on its breed, grade, size, colour and age.

“I have met many successful Serama chicken breeders…they began breeding these chicken as a hobby and later this has become a source of additional income,” Zainie told Bernama recently.

He said Serama chicken producers need to get quality broodstock if they want to sell chicks at a high price.

“Quality broodstock are chicken that have won Serama chicken competitions,” he said.

He said to produce quality chicken, breeders can use cross-breeding methods for diverse varieties, adding that the Serama chicken breed which is currently popular in Malaysia is the ‘H4’ (fourth generation Hanuman) breed that originates from Kelantan.

“The Serama chicken in Malaysia is very well-known and sought by poultry enthusiasts from European countries,” he said.

Zainie said one does not need big capital to start up Serama chicken rearing. All you need is an interest and some knowledge about breeding this variety of chicken.

“Caring for Serama chicken is not complicated but you just need a keen interest because in rearing any animals, we need to have love for them,” he also said.

He added that apart from giving an additional income, Serama chicken can also give breeders peace because these birds are are beautiful and stylish.

Source: BERNAMA News Agency