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Light and Dark Brahmas, both hens?

post #1 of 15
8/5/12 at 6:38am
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I'm thinking both of my Brahmas are girls, at 6 weeks, but someone expressed doubt on one.  Could I get some opinions?  I have more photos if needed.

 

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The Coop (14)  Hens--  2 RIRs, 2 lavender Orps, 1 Barnevelder, 1 black copper Marans, 1 white Ameraucauna, 3 Brahmacauna mixes, and 2 unknown blue copperish somethings.  Roos--1 light Brahma, 1 Brahmacauna.

 

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The Coop (14)  Hens--  2 RIRs, 2 lavender Orps, 1 Barnevelder, 1 black copper Marans, 1 white Ameraucauna, 3 Brahmacauna mixes, and 2 unknown blue copperish somethings.  Roos--1 light Brahma, 1 Brahmacauna.

 

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post #2 of 15
8/5/12 at 7:09am

I think they are both pullets, since they both look different from my cockerels, feather pattern-wise.  I'd definitely defer to someone with more experience, but that's my guess. 

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post #3 of 15
8/5/12 at 8:46am

comb shots i'm leaning towards cockerels


Edited by hdowden - 8/5/12 at 8:57am

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post #4 of 15
8/5/12 at 8:48am

I'd say both pullets, but they definetly have large combs and are big for 6 weeks.

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post #5 of 15
8/5/12 at 8:56am
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I'd say both pullets, but they definetly have large combs and are big for 6 weeks.

combs yes as for their size they are just right for large foul brahma

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post #6 of 15
8/5/12 at 9:00am
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combs yes as for their size they are just right for large foul brahma

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post #7 of 15
8/5/12 at 8:38pm

they are pullets, have rounded neck feathers instead of pointed and smallish combs.  

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post #8 of 15
8/5/12 at 8:56pm

I'm leaning towards Cockerel on the light brahma  can't really tell about the dark brahma, need a better pic

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courage to change the things I can; 
and wisdom to know the difference.

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post #9 of 15
8/6/12 at 4:38pm

 Your light Brahma looks just like my LooLoo {pullet} did at the same age. My avatar is Loo taken yesterday, she was hatched 3/17. they get really big kinda fast. She's docile and friendly,and the only Brahma we have. What kind of hen is the black one in the first picture.

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 Mama to country kids. Hen Mama to ; Molly & Prudie RIRs. Lacy & Sylvia silver spangled hamburgs. Maple & Hazel EEs. Minnie  barred rock.Sydney black minorca. Tink & Dumplin buff minorcas. Sally buff orpington. Missy andalusian {we think}. Peggy ancona. Patti dark cornish {I think}.  Foghorn leghorn rooster.

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post #10 of 15
8/6/12 at 5:02pm
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The black ones are Black Copper Marans.  Anybody need a nice roo?  barnie.gif

The Coop (14)  Hens--  2 RIRs, 2 lavender Orps, 1 Barnevelder, 1 black copper Marans, 1 white Ameraucauna, 3 Brahmacauna mixes, and 2 unknown blue copperish somethings.  Roos--1 light Brahma, 1 Brahmacauna.

 

2 dogs, 2 cats, 1 husband

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The Coop (14)  Hens--  2 RIRs, 2 lavender Orps, 1 Barnevelder, 1 black copper Marans, 1 white Ameraucauna, 3 Brahmacauna mixes, and 2 unknown blue copperish somethings.  Roos--1 light Brahma, 1 Brahmacauna.

 

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