Brahma Thread - Page 416

They are 14 weeks old. They really didn't want their pictures taken so I realize it is hard to judge them. I thought maybe something about one or the other (good or bad) would stand out. It is good to know that they are slow to get adult plummage. Does that apply to the pullets as well? I will try to be patient. 

The rooster in the picture is absolutely gorgeous!!! Is he yours? I will use him as a guide to what to look for in my 2 roosters. 

Thank-you for the information 

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Originally Posted by Tim63 

They are too young to tell. From your photos its hard to even tell they are cockerels. As far as #1 having better color, neither are showing male color at all yet. Bantam buffs are slow to get adult plummage. You just have to be more patient. How old are they? 

 

Tim

Yes he's mine, or was I should say. I gave him to a friend this past spring. I posted the photo to give you an idea of decent color in a Buff K. The buff males feather in buff in the saddle first, then they start to feather in the male colored saddle feathers at two or three months. 14 month old male birds would/should  have more black in the saddle region. You can lift the feathers there and see if black ones are comming in.

Tim 

Well I am officially back into the wonderful world of Brahmas and look forward to being the new district 4 director for the American Brahma Club 

I am currently raising Standard Lights and Bantam buffs and Light bantams  Darks to come later  

hope everyone's hatching season went well and that you have lots of birds to choose from for your upcoming show seasons 

I really appreciate you taking the time to teach about the Brahmas   

I am headed out to check those saddle feathers! 

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Originally Posted by Tim63 

Yes he's mine, or was I should say. I gave him to a friend this past spring. I posted the photo to give you an idea of decent color in a Buff K. The buff males feather in buff in the saddle first, then they start to feather in the male colored saddle feathers at two or three months. 14 month old male birds would/should  have more black in the saddle region. You can lift the feathers there and see if black ones are comming in.

 

Tim 

Well, my girls are 3 1/2 months now.

Buff Brahma - seller still states that Pure Brahmas can have grey/black skin. She is also very shy.

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Originally Posted by JDchicks 

Well, my girls are 3 1/2 months now.

 

 

Buff Brahma - seller still states that Pure Brahmas can have grey/black skin. She is also very shy.

 

 

 

Beautiful birds

Perhaps your seller should read the standard. It "still states" Brahmas have yellow skin. Page 77, 2010 APA "American Standard Of Perfection".

I just bought 7 week old Brahma chicks - Yaay!!

I would appreciate everyone's opinions please as to whether they are pullets or cockerels.  They are LF light brahma and LF buff brahma.  I'm thinking I've got 3 pullets and one cockerel....although I am questioning this first chick.  The comb is quite yellowish, not much pink at all, and there are no wattles forming at this stage.  However, the stance seems to me to be more common of a cockerel.  The chick often stands very tall.  Tim and Don, I'd appreciate your thoughts please.

Chick No. 1 (Pullet??)

Chick No. 2 (cockerel?)

Chick No. 3 (Pullet?)

Chick No. 4 (Pullet? Bantam or LF?) In the 2nd photo, the chick has her head up.

Thanks everyone  

Hope these photos work out  

A seller who insists a true pure breed Brahma can have grey legs/skin needs to get out more, and educate themself.  Maybe has been breeding from a  flock with some major faults and trying to explain/justify it.  Or is an out and out shyster.

I should add the exception might be people working on blue/black Brahmas will have a hard time getting away from dark legs.

Hi I am new to chickens and had a few questions about the Brahmas.  I am in Central PA and I read that they would be a great bird to withstand the cold.  I have been searching for a local breeder but I can't find any that are advertising birds/eggs for sale. Am I looking in the wrong place, or is this a harder bird to keep than I think? They are a large beautiful bird...doesn't everyone want one??   My next step is to stalk people at the county fair to try to find a breeder! Thanks for any information.