The Brahma chicken | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
Jul 13, 2023 · The Brahma chicken is a fascinating breed known for its majestic appearance, gentle nature, and historical significance in the world of poultry breeds. With a rich history that dates back to the mid-19th century, this breed has captivated chicken enthusiasts and breeders alike for the longest time.
Brahma | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
May 15, 2017 · The Light and Dark Brahma were developed and included in the first edition of the American Poultry Association's Standard of Perfection in 1874 and the Buff variety was added in 1924. The Australian Poultry Association has accepted black, blue, partridge, crele and barred varieties of Brahma in addition to the standard light, dark, and buff.
Brahmas for meat | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
Apr 10, 2012 · Hmm I sense an experiment coming on after I breed a few loads of pure brahmas and dorkings I might Let both my Brahma and my Dorking Roo cover the girls and see what we get. My Brahma rooster is 13 pounds+ and is a monster. My Dorking rooster is not a year yet and is about 8 lbs so he is doing well and is very breasty.
Blue Partridge Brahma | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
Dec 17, 2017 · Blue Partridge Brahma I have Blue Partridge Brahma and they are very rare in the USA! I will be selling hatching eggs this spring! Takes a second to wrap your head around this....The overall color variety is called Blue Partridge Brahma. The Andalusian Blue gene that is responsible for their blue color in one mating hatches chicks in 3 ...
Brahma - Reviews | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
Tikka, my 21 week old Brahma chicken, was bullied when she was a baby, but now she is in the middle of the packing order. It takes a lot of treats and ignoring her, for her to be comfortable and come close to me. Unfortunately, I have to chase her to be able to catch her to do a mite check or apply diatomaceous earth.
brahma and cochin comparison - BackYard Chickens
Mar 6, 2011 · Brahma ( photos from feathersite) If you look at illustrations too, ones drawn to the SOP at least, that also gives a good idea of the difference. Cochins have a very exhibition-type appearance, basically an "extreme" fluffy feathered look. Brahmas are …
Brahma chicken colors! | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
Oct 9, 2017 · I'm starting to breed Brahmas. I'm getting a dark Brahma rooster Saturday and have to wait a month to make sure that the mixed rooster isn't the chicks father is the Brahma. I have one buff Brahma hen and the rest are light Brahma hens. My question is what colors should expect? should I expect more dark brahma colors or just a mix of them?
Sexing the Brahma breed, (standard size, Light Brahma)
May 21, 2008 · So, been doing alot of incubating of Light Brahma and Cochins, standard sized. Certain differences definitely between the feathers. But, here is the quandry. At the age of 21 days and younger, I have noticed a huge difference in the tail …
Brahma - Bantam | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
May 15, 2017 · I have one cross beed hen. Ayam cemani with Brahma bantam. 1/6 eggs hatched, and I’ve been concerned because she is so docile and gentle. I absolutely love her she is the sweetest little chicken ever, she is 2 months old, Loves being held, carried not even a peep when being picked up. She lies down a lot, even when outside forageing.
How do you tell the Light Brahma rooster from the hens?
Nov 24, 2012 · These Light Brahmas are about 5 months old, we have a hard time telling the roosters from the hens. Has anyone else had Brahmas that could tell me how to tell the difference? This one is certainly a rooster, I can tell that because of his size, but most look alike.