Brahma Thread

[County Boy]

auction info on page 315

 

[littlecreekfarm]

Alright brahma owners, I plan on getting some brahmas at our feed store. My questions are,

-Are they good layers?

-Are they good pets?

-How big are they?

-Does the feathering on their feet get really dirty sometimes?

Thanks!


P.S I think these birds are beautiful...especially the dark and buff!

 

[minichic]

Thanks for the info. Can't make it tonight though. Is this a regular event?

I'm going tonight and they start auctioning off animals at 9:00pm. All animals must be checked in at seven if your going to sell them. His name is tokyo and i will also be bringing two silkie roos and one mille fleur duccle hen. If you can come would you like me to pair any of them togethr. The auction is actually just out side of schaghticoke. This is the address-

Town & Country Auctions
457 rte. 32 North
Schuylervillke, Ny, 12871​

the autions phone # is 518- 695- 6663

Hope you can come!!

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[County Boy]

Thanks for the info. Can't make it tonight though. Is this a regular event?

Yes, this is a regular event. they auction off just about anything. (house items, clothing, and small animals). they evan once auctioned off a python.

 

[peepacheep]

Yes! Finally! The 9 month old BB pullet that checked out the nest box yesterday laid her first egg.

 

[tuesdays chicks]

Yes! Finally! The 9 month old BB pullet that checked out the nest box yesterday laid her first egg.

 

[gogo10131]

How do the babies come out if i put a buff laced brahma rooster on a golden laced brahma hen?

 

[Dirt Farmer]

Alright brahma owners, I plan on getting some brahmas at our feed store. My questions are,

-Are they good layers?

-Are they good pets?

-How big are they?

-Does the feathering on their feet get really dirty sometimes?

Thanks!


P.S I think these birds are beautiful...especially the dark and buff!

I'm relatively new to Brahmas but I'll give it a shot. Correct me if I'm wrong folks.

Brahmas are average layers. They won't compete with egg laying specialist like the Leghorn or Rhode Island Red hybrids. Even though developed as a meat and show bird, many people keep them as dual purpose. I have one strain that came from jumbo eggs. Also they are slow to develop. My 9-10 month old pullets have not laid an egg. My Javas lay at 4 months.
As pets they are the best breed I've owned and I've owned Orpingtons, Sussex and Barnvelders, all touted as friendly breeds. About half of my 8 bird flock let me walk over and pick them up. The others (all pullets) try to keep some distance but are easier to catch than say my Javas. They don't flap around like crazy.
The Standard weights for a cock and hen are 12 pounds and 9 1/2 pounds. Hatchery stock, as with most breeds, will generally run smaller. Try to find a breeder if you like them big.
Yes the foot feathering can get messy, and I've read can cause foot health issues if mud balls are allowed to develop. During wet weather I keep the run thick with straw, or don't let them out of the henhouse. Not so much of an issue where I live.
And, you won't get any argument as to their beauty on this thread.

 

[Illia]

Agreed with above said, my personal experience though is that they're friendly yes, much more friendly than the average chicken, but of course can't beat some other breeds in rooster stability. As for feet - They're fine in dry or semi-dry areas, they do fine in rain too, but in seriously rainy places (chances of you living in such are low) they don't do as well, their feathers can indeed get muddy and weigh them down, and all the moisture and bits stuck in there can often irritate the feathers. As long as the Brahma doesn't have unwanted stubs or ingrown feathers or the sort, it will be fine though. Just not as agile in the muck

 

[RedRoosterFarm]