Brahma Breeders thread

[silkiecuddles]

Are Brahmas typically slow growers? I go some in March 2013 and they didn't begin laying till early 2014.

 

[ThatFarmerChick]

Are Brahmas typically slow growers? I go some in March 2013 and they didn't begin laying till early 2014.

Yes they are. They do take some time to mature.

 

[bumpercarr]

Are Brahmas typically slow growers? I go some in March 2013 and they didn't begin laying till early 2014.

8-12 months, depending on the line. They usually aren't full grown, as in as large as they will get until 12-18 months. The pullets will feather out faster and generally reach full maturity faster than the cockerels.

 

[silkiecuddles]

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Ok, thanks. Because Brahmas are big-bodied, is it too hot in FL for them?

 

[bumpercarr]

Ok, thanks. Because Brahmas are big-bodied, is it too hot in FL for them?

There are lots of folks in Florida that have them. Just like with any chickens, you need to take care when it is hot...put a sprinkler in the run, make sure that they have fresh water, provide shade. Some feed them frozen watermelon. If you look at the brahmalot thread, Sjisty lives in Florida and you can see what she does to keep her brahmas comfortable. Besides, that thread is tremendously entertaining. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/...rending-story-of-brahmalot/1870#post_14835836

Generally, we use this thread for specific breeding questions and comments, there is a backyard brahmas thread where you will be able to meet people with brahmas from Florida and be able to ask more general questions about raising brahmas. https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/734972/backyard-brahmas/3470#post_14913965

Not that you aren't welcome here, but most of us that use this thread are working toward the SOP or additional varieties, so we are less likely to answer your questions than the backyard thread will be.

 

[silkiecuddles]

Ok, thanks bumpercarr. Of course I understand what you mean about this thread. I will go check out the other one. Thanks!

 

[mom of silkies]

Do you have LF or Bantams?

 

[bumpercarr]

I have LF darks and partridge.

 

[ocap]

question for anyone:
topic tail angle on pullets and hens

is the tail held higher by the dominant hen and others in the flock tuck slightly? or do they hold higher the second summer? or am I stuck with three pullets that have low tail angle?

 

[big medicine]

I've always considered tail set an inherited trait pretty much set from the start. That being said, there may be slight variation, maybe slightly higher when excited, maybe slightly lower when feeling poorly.