Dark brahma chick roo? Hen?

[SarahJoy11]

Shes 7 weeks old and towers over the other chicks. She seems big but has no comb so far. Is she just extra big?

 

[KaylorFarms]

Hen! Very BEAUTIFUL!!!

 

[SarahJoy11]

Thanks! This is my first time with chickens.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Dark Brahma are easy! That is a pretty pullet. They are huge birds and super sweet! I am sure she will be a longtime favorite for you.

 

[KaylorFarms]

Your welcome!! My brahmas at that age had way bigger combs and they are turned out to be hens

 

[21hens-incharge]

Dark Brahma males coloring is way different then females too.

I adore my two darks. Super mellow breed and super pretty.

 

[SarahJoy11]

Yes she loves to sit on my lap. Were yours that big that young?

 

[21hens-incharge]

Yes they tower over the others.
They get tall during the first year then fill out (gain weight) the second year.

 

[SarahJoy11]

Oh interesting. Thanks!

 

[drumstick diva]

Brahmas are the big,cuddly, teddy bears of the chicken world. They are LARGE but also available in bantam (small) size.