brahma

  1. J

    Possible Hip Dysplasia? Treatment Rec’s Needed

    I have two chickens of the EXACT same description so I will describe as one for simplicity’s sake. I have an 11-week old Brahma hen that I think has hip dysplasia. Her right hip is looser and sits further back than the right, and when she walks, the right leg is further out from her body and she...
  2. athomas718

    EMOJI HATCH ALONG 5/18 incubation

    This is our first hatch along at our brand new farm!! We have two Nature Right incubators ready to go. We will be setting 30 (plus a few more) eggs. They will be dark/gold/blue Brahmas, Brahmacaunas, OE/EE eggs from Darling Poultry and Honey Bea Homestead, in Maine. Honey Bea’s dozen are under...
  3. S

    How much should my chicks weigh?

    I have three three-week-old and one two-week-old brahmas. While they do seem to be eating, their keel bones feel a little skinny. I'm just now starting to pay attention to their crops specifically, and so far they have always been big and filled with baby feed. How much should they weigh? One of...
  4. rhysbrahma

    🌸 Mille Fleur in Brahmas: The Spangled Quest Down Under 🇦🇺🐓

    🌸 Mille Fleur in Brahmas: The Spangled Quest Down Under 🇦🇺🐓 By Wings and Waddles – Agnes Water, Central QLD Brahma Breeder Hey fellow chook fanatics! 👋 I’m a Brahma breeder from sunny Agnes Water, Central Queensland with a love for big fluffy butts and genetics that make your brain hurt (in...
  5. P

    Isabel Brahma: Pullet of Cockerel?

    Hello, I was sold a “Isabel Brahma Pullet” and wanted to confirm that she is female. From what I was told, she around 7-8 weeks old. I am not the best at determining gender from pea combs. Thanks ❤️
  6. becca280183

    Silver (double laced) Brahmas

    Hi all, I’m hopeless with colour genetics but I’d love to have a go at creating silver (double laced) Brahmas. I was loosely involved with a silver Barnevelders project some years back, but I’ve completely forgotten the method beyond f1. We did silver pencilled over gold Barnevelder girls….. the...
  7. B

    One hen laying weird eggs?

    We have Brahma chickens, 2 sets and ages of hens. Our older hen (only 2 years old though!) has been laying less frequently and getting these bigger, paler and slightly misshapen eggs. What is happening? Shells aren't fragile or anything. She has always been a loud layer, regardless of what her...
  8. vinnytheweed

    Brahma crossed with Yokohama

    I have some light Brahma hen crossed with a Yokohama rooster chicks. Want to know if any one has ever breed them.
  9. katie9221

    Breed and sex help please!

    Hello again all! My second batch of babies is about ready to be introduced to my other hens. They are all 5 weeks old and are all supposed to be pullets, however, I'm nervous about a couple as their combs are pretty large and are turning red (though it may be the breed). WHICH brings me to my...
  10. HoneyVig

    New chicks (feather footers) Need help ID-ing

    Hey guys! So I ordered 10 standard brown egg layers from tractor supply (which uses Hoover's Hatchery). They listed breeds that could be in the mix, and there were no cochins or brahmas listed, so I thought I was safe from feather footers, but alas, 8 of my 10 have very fluffy feet. Could use...
  11. B

    Dark Brahma Roo X Light Brahma Hen

    Hi Color experts This may be a simple answer but I can’t figure it out. Can someone tell me the outcome of using a dark Brahma Roo to cover light, dark and buff Brahma hens. Obviously dark and dark makes dark, but unsure what the result is with dark Roo, light hen. Thanks!!
  12. vicky1212123

    rehoming two older hens in central IL

    Hi! I have a couple older hens who need rehoming (not urgently): a white cochin and a buff brahma. the cochin is a sweetheart (i have picked her up and pet her all her life) while the brahma can be a bit of a bully. The cochin does not reliably lay eggs anymore but the brahma does lay eggs...
  13. PrettyBirdRocky

    RIP: AngryGirl, light Brahma, odd behavior

    I did not place this in the emergency/injuries because it's not urgent. Noticed AngryGirl was off Saturday, but we have five or six going through a molt. Checked on her yesterday, she just seemed off. Wasn't moving much, extremely pale and her wattles/comb were nearly the color of her eyes...
  14. B

    Improving solid black lines

    I am breeding Brahmas and aiming to reach SOP with some project colors. Since most project colors are from other countries with a different standard. Can I used a penciled variety or would I be better using a columbian bird to improve quality in solid black? I would love solid blacks for...
  15. L

    Mottled Brahmas

    Hi! I am looking for black mottled Brahmas. I am having no luck finding anyone near me that sell them. What breeds are mixed to get the mottled Brahma?
  16. C

    Hello fellow chicken lovers

    Hello everyone, I am Bell I love to use this site and reference and learning guide. I’ve joined today to ask one of my own questions. How to improve fertility in Heavy Breed? (Specifically Orpington 50% and Brahma -%) I’ve had great fertility rates with my lighter breed of my three flocks...
  17. B

    Brahma flock intro

    New member. 10yr keeping variety of chickens. Brahmas now. previously Blue Orpingtons and Light Sussex. They have secure coop, large double run space with trees in mornings then free range afternoons. still have lots to learn on how to effectively house, feed, manage, breed and medicate them...
  18. M

    Is my Brahma a hen or a rooster?

    Hello friendly poultry community! I picked up this gorgeous Brahma thinking it was a young rooster however her/his mannerisms are throwing me off. I cannot for the life of me figure out if this is a rooster or a hen. I hope someone who is familiar with the breed will be able to help me sex and...
  19. C

    Rooster or Pullet

    Hi Chicken Community! First time hatching and raising chickens from scratch. It's been fun!!! Our chicks are all 9 weeks already So far we have 2 brahma pullets and 2 brahma roosters. we need help identifying if one is roo or pullet? It is a easter brahma hybrid (as pictured). Thank you...
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