Backyard Brahmas!!

[Nikki816]

Nikki816 very pretty birds. I have never seen one with the red/white columbian pattern, I love it!!

Thanks. They are splash out of a blue columbian buff pen. When I breed them to the buff cockerel this summer I should get all blue columbian buffs

 

[livininbrazil]

We do the same thing. Temperament is my number one criteria. Then laying ability. I won't tolerate a mean rooster, and a hen that doesn't lay can't stay......... except Phyllis our Polish hen

She must get to stay on amusement value!

 

[livininbrazil]

got some better pics today

Millie the Blue laced pullet


Annie the Splash Columbian buff (or whatever its called) pullet


Clarabelle the other splash Columbian buff


Emily the splash laced pullet


Thomas, he's the one I kept out of the 2 hatched in October


Front view of Thomas, what do you all think of him so far?

I love the colours (whatever they´re called,), aren´t they curious!

and as regards Thomas, time will tell. He looks to be an inquisitive little fellow.

 

[Nikki816]

I love the colours (whatever they´re called,), aren´t they curious!

and as regards Thomas, time will tell. He looks to be an inquisitive little fellow.

the little butt in the top pic of him is the runt pullet. she is so tiny next to him, may put her in with my silkies when I divide them up in a few months. the older girls hatched early last summer and are 5.5-6lbs now, so they still have some growing to do.they are teasing me with those little red faces......hurry up and lay already, lol

 

[Summer98]

I read once that Brahma roosters can breed less hens than normal. I'm not sure why, but I recall reading it. So the ratio to hens is lower I guess.

 

[SD Bird Lady]

I read once that Brahma roosters can breed less hens than normal. I'm not sure why, but I recall reading it. So the ratio to hens is lower I guess.

I had read that too and if memory serves it is because of the added "butt fluff" Cochins are said to have the same issue. But, like I said I may not be remembering correctly.

 

[CarolinaHen]

She must get to stay on amusement value!  

That is exactly why! She is a grumpy, bossy, little bird that makes us laugh every day

 

[livininbrazil]

I had read that too and if memory serves it is because of the added "butt fluff" Cochins are said to have the same issue. But, like I said I may not be remembering correctly.

What? A fluffy chastity belt?!

 

[livininbrazil]

That is exactly why! She is a grumpy, bossy, little bird that makes us laugh every day

Those with that extra personality earn their keep!

 

[SD Bird Lady]

What? A fluffy chastity belt?!

Never thought of it that way!!