Brahma Thread

[Tim63]

Brahma roos typically feather in a little later than hens.

I have found that feathering varies from one variety to another, and from bantam to large. For example, my bantam lights and Buffs feather entirely different. My light bantam females(pullets) feather in quickly, while the males(cockerels) are much slower to feather in, especially in the saddle area. My buffs feather pretty much equally, pullets and cockerels. It varies by line as well. I would just be cautious with a blanket statement for all Brahmas.

BTW male less than one year COCKEREL, Male one year or older COCK. Female less than one year PULLET, Female one year or older HEN. Cage card abbreviations are Cockerel-K, Pullet-P, Cock-C, and Hen-H. "ROO" and "GIRL" do indicate sex, BUT the proper terms are much more specific.

 

[LovedMyAlydar]

Very pretty birds. I have 4 light brahmas who are about 2 weeks old. 3 pullets and 1 rooster..

 

[Sjisty]

Here is my lemon pyle hen in natural lighting.

 

[Cockle-Dood]

Hi All,

recently picked up a light brahma pullet and am loving that girl! i knew very little about the breed but have spent the last few days reading and learning and am becoming very intrigued by these guys!

What is the standard for weight in cocks/hens for the LF? I really like big birds and from what i have read these can get up there! i dont know why i was under the impression that these were smaller chickens!! I look forward to chatting and play with the ideas of starting to breed for some SQ brahmas!


Pearl, about 3-4 months old

 

[brahmapapa]

I have found that feathering varies from one variety to another, and from bantam to large. For example, my bantam lights and Buffs feather entirely different. My light bantam females(pullets) feather in quickly, while the males(cockerels) are much slower to feather in, especially in the saddle area. My buffs feather pretty much equally, pullets and cockerels. It varies by line as well. I would just be cautious with a blanket statement for all Brahmas.

BTW male less than one year COCKEREL, Male one year or older COCK. Female less than one year PULLET, Female one year or older HEN. Cage card abbreviations are Cockerel-K, Pullet-P, Cock-C, and Hen-H. "ROO" and "GIRL" do indicate sex, BUT the proper terms are much more specific.

I agree that there are even diffrences in the way they feather in between hatchmates of the same variety and from the same parents, i was just trying to give an indicator that might help that person identify the genders as early as possible.Sorry if i came accross as authoritative, i am learning here too.

 

[Vickis Girls]

Sjisty, thanks for sharing that picture of your Lemon Pyle hen. She's beautiful and so cute to see her with her babies. Will then lighten up to look like her? Thanks again.

 

[dak]

I have found that feathering varies from one variety to another, and from bantam to large. For example, my bantam lights and Buffs feather entirely different. My light bantam females(pullets) feather in quickly, while the males(cockerels) are much slower to feather in, especially in the saddle area. My buffs feather pretty much equally, pullets and cockerels. It varies by line as well. I would just be cautious with a blanket statement for all Brahmas.

Tim with Buff x Light crosses, the females are feathering in faster than the males.

 

[Cockle-Dood]

Do any of you know any texas breeders? I see Tim is in texas somewhere...im looking to get started and checking my options about some hatching eggs.

 

[Sjisty]

Sjisty, thanks for sharing that picture of your Lemon Pyle hen. She's beautiful and so cute to see her with her babies. Will then lighten up to look like her? Thanks again.

Thanks - No they aren't hers. She was just the foster mother. Her eggs haven't been fertile for the last couple of years.

 

[Tammy N]

Dark brahmas are so pretty! I wish I'd had that option!

Why dont you ?
I love my dark Brahmas