Backyard Brahmas!!

[mes]

They have fake eggs already (because they lay everywhere BUT in their lovely nest boxes)...currently behind the trash can where the food is! Do you think that the fact that I do not light or heat my coop and live in an area where we have a very cold winter might be part of it?

 

[yardbird53]

I've got 2 light Brahamas. They are very vocal girls, much more vocal than my other hens. Here they are a biddies and then at 4 months old. They love to eat!

 

[bumpercarr]

They have fake eggs already (because they lay everywhere BUT in their lovely nest boxes)...currently behind the trash can where the food is! Do you think that the fact that I do not light or heat my coop and live in an area where we have a very cold winter might be part of it?

I don't think your weather or light/heat in the coop make the difference. I think that they just need some time, or maybe it isn't in their makeup to go broody. I don't remember how old they are, but you might give them some time. Or, pick up a silkie or two (I prefer the mixes, I just can't look at a pure silkie without laughing).

 

[bumpercarr]

I've got 2 light Brahamas. They are very vocal girls, much more vocal than my other hens. Here they are a biddies and then at 4 months old. They love to eat!

Love the pics. They look awfully curious about that old Christmas tree!

 

[mes]

I don't think your weather or light/heat in the coop make the difference. I think that they just need some time, or maybe it isn't in their makeup to go broody. I don't remember how old they are, but you might give them some time. Or, pick up a silkie or two (I prefer the mixes, I just can't look at a pure silkie without laughing).

Excellent. I figured if I asked the question enough times SOMEONE would tell me I needed a silkie! Haha! Just kidding. My girls range in age from 1-7 years so I think it may well be in their makeup. Who knows...

 

[mes]

Love the pics. They look awfully curious about that old Christmas tree!

Such pretty birds! I love that phase as babies where their feet are so large for their bodies.

 

[Amberjem]

I've got 2 light Brahamas. They are very vocal girls, much more vocal than my other hens. Here they are a biddies and then at 4 months old. They love to eat!

 

[yardbird53]

They turned into pretty hens. Their feet feathers get dirty every time we get rain - then when they lay an egg, they move it around with those muddy feet!

 

[Amberjem]

They turned into pretty hens. Their feet feathers get dirty every time we get rain - then when they lay an egg, they move it around with those muddy feet!

what kind of soil do you have?

 

[SD Bird Lady]

I've noticed the muddy eggs and feathered feet but they are so endearing I think it's a good trade off.