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I have had Brahmas in the past. They were good foragers. The hens laid a fair amount of eggs. They went broody and were good mothers. The roosters can be kept together, with minimal fighting. They can be butchered young to produce fryers. Or allow them to grow out to roasting size.

If your ultimate goal is more longevity in your flock. I think you should try. Going with some sort of a heritage bred, dual purpose fowl. Instead of game fowl. Again you will have to find a breeder with the right strain. Cost will also still be a big factor. The old strain Rhode Island Reds...