Brahma Thread

[CarolinaHen]

I'm thinking you got the makings for a possible zombie apocalypse there.

Seriously, I'm not sure of the genetics of the jubilee pattern. I tried Henk's calculator to see if there might be something close. Not familiar enough with either pattern to be sure if the millefleur pattern is the same, or even really close, but why let that slow us down.

Using that cross, the calculator says, says a partial or incomplete patterned columbian, which I suspect will look like a kinda mossy backed columbian pattern. The pullets will be red/gold. Cockerels will be split gold/silver so will favor the silver, with gold likely showing in hackles and saddle.I would guess maybe a little deeper shade of gold, but something on the order of this.



Calculator also says will be split for mottled(the white tips) a recessive, so will not show in first generation crosses. Breeding the chicks to each other, or the mottled parent, could produce mottled chicks the second generation.

Comb wise, the pea comb of the Brahma would be dominant, as would the leg feathering, neither of which would likely be quite as strong as in a pure Brahma.

Thanks! I was putting in Jubilee as the color and it kept throwing out lots of white. I think the genetics behind the Jubilee orps is more of a mottled pattern than a Millie. I'm not certain though. I do know that lacing shows up in a first generation cross of a Jubilee cock and an Americauna hen. I saw the resulting offspring of that breeding, and all chicks had gold lacing, pea combs, and leg feathering.
What color are you putting in the calculator for the hen? I may be using the wrong one.

 

[informative]

I'm bummed. I purchased blue partridge eggs on eBay in order to add to my genetics pool. I paid nearly $100 for them! Well, none developed. I contacted the seller who said he would send replacements. He said he put a new rooster in with the hens, so he obviously knew he had fertility problems. He made promises until the 45 days were up that I could open a claim on eBay, and now I have no eggs and no money. When I go back and look at his feedback, I see I'm not the only one with this problem. Darn, darn, darn!

I also purchased chicks from another seller, not on eBay. I purchased 8, received 9, and 3 died. The remaining 6 are all boys. Just my luck!

So much for diversifying my gene pool.

You could try the chicken seller review groups like this one. https://www.facebook.com/groups/590767330982313/

Helps get the word out and helps to check these sites before buying from whoever your sellers were.
You should take a minute to actually name them for the rest of us to consider avoiding them too. My list compiled thus far says "ALL Ebay sellers" are to be avoided more bad than good sellers there for sure and Ebay is very sloppy about enforcing anything much more likely to favor the cheaters than the honest people in my experience. I just don't buy or sell through Ebay any more.

 

[Sjisty]

You could try the chicken seller review groups like this one.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/590767330982313/


Helps get the word out and helps to check these sites before buying from whoever your sellers were.  
You should take a minute to actually name them for the rest of us to consider avoiding them too.  My list compiled thus far says "ALL Ebay sellers" are to be avoided more bad than good sellers there for sure and Ebay is very sloppy about enforcing anything much more likely to favor the cheaters than the honest people in my experience.  I just don't buy or sell through Ebay any more.

Can't name them here. This forum doesn't allow it.

 

[big medicine]

Thanks! I was putting in Jubilee as the color and it kept throwing out lots of white. I think the genetics behind the Jubilee orps is more of a mottled pattern than a Millie. I'm not certain though. I do know that lacing shows up in a first generation cross of a Jubilee cock and an Americauna hen. I saw the resulting offspring of that breeding, and all chicks had gold lacing, pea combs, and leg feathering.
What color are you putting in the calculator for the hen? I may be using the wrong one.

What pattern was the Americauna hen you used ?

I used the black patterned gold multiple laced partridge/brown for the dark hen, then just went down and switched her color from gold/wildtype to silver, (from patridge to silver pencilled).

 

[CarolinaHen]

What pattern was the Americauna hen you used ?

I used the black patterned gold multiple laced partridge/brown for the dark hen, then just went down and switched her color from gold/wildtype to silver, (from patridge to silver pencilled).

Ahh! Switching to the silver penciled gave me what I was looking for. Thanks
The Americauna hen that produced the gold lacing was not mine. I only saw the offspring. The breeder didn't realize her Americauna was laying brown eggs and out them in the incubator thinking they were Orps.

Oh for a jubilee Brahma.....

 

[CCCCCCCCHICKENS]

The breeder didn't realize her Americauna was laying brown eggs and out them in the incubator thinking they were Orps.

true ameraucanas lay blue eggs, sounds like she has an easter egger

 

[brahmabreeder]

These are my four hens I'm showing at Nationals. I was going to show two of my buff males but they look like crap right now so they get to stay home.

 

[dak]

Four Corners Poultry Show.
Champion of Show - Buff pullet





Reserve Champion Feather-legged Light Cockerel Lindenborn lines




Champion in Show - Youth Show Buff pullet

 

[Apdeb]

I love the buff and the boy!!!! Isnt he the one with the belt buckles??? Great job!!!!!

 

[dak]

I love the buff and the boy!!!! Isnt he the one with the belt buckles??? Great job!!!!!

Yes, The new buckles are fabulous. He has 3 now.

My first.

I have to encourage exhibitors to attend this show. They go all out to make everyone welcome from beginners to the most seasoned poultry enthusiasts. They are planning on a double show next year, so double the fun.