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Brahma - Bantam - Page created by: 1lpoock

Chicken Breed Info:

Purpose: Dual Purpose
Comb: Pea
Broodiness: Average
Climate Tolerance: Cold

General Egg Info:

Productivity: Medium
Size: Small
Color: Light Brown

Breed Temperament:

Friendly,Easily handled,Calm,Quiet,Docile

Breed Colors / Varieties:

Dark, light, and buff

Chicken Breed History:

They are calm birds with wide, deep bodies, full breast and orange or yellow legs and feet covered with lots of soft feathers which make big floppy feet :) . The head of the bird is small in comparison to its body. Its face is also clean from feathers and they have small wattles. They are well known as being one of the largest breeds of chicken. These beautiful birds were first recognized in America in 1898. This fancy breed of chicken makes a great pet for its quiet and tame nature and tolerance to the cold.

Chicken Breed Comments / Experience:

Buff- The beautiful golden bodies with black tails make a really beautiful chicken Light-The baby chicks have a gray colored tint to them and as adults, are pure white with black reck and tail. Dark-As with Light Brahmas, darks are one of the oldest variations. Its color pattern is called Silver Penciled and greenish-black base color with a narrow edging of slivery white around the neck, saddle, and tail make sit up. Thanks to http://www.motherearthnews.com/eggs/best-chickens.aspx and Cackle Hatchery for the pictures.

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Light Brahma
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Available in Light , Dark and Light Brown (Buff)
Bantam
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