Dark Brahmas

[kesrchicky16]

O M BLEEPING, BLEEPITY BLEEP!

So I got 3 dark Brahma hens. I thought I was prepared for their size. The former owner said they were about 4 months. They are bigger then my standard crossbreed roos!

They are very pretty. I forgot that they had feathered legs. Do I need to care for them any different in snowy weather? I have a large shed style coop so they will have lots of dry straw to let their feathers melt and dry.

 

[The Angry Hen]

Hello there,

I understand what you mean.. Same issue! My Brahma (Buff) hen is larger than my mixed rooster! They are beautiful birds, my favorite breed... Now I'm blabbering. Ha ha!

The only thing different I suggest about feathered-legged chickens is make sure the run and coop stays reasonably clean... But the run can't have mud.

Like muddy puddles, puddles... TRY TO AVOID. Other than that, it is simpler than it seems.

Good luck, God bless. Hope you enjoy your egg-perience (experience) with these birds! (If you have a chance, I would love to see pictures! If not, that's fine).

Have a good day!

Sincerely,
-The Angry Hen

 

[kesrchicky16]

It was just shocking. Especially since my last set of acquisition included a bantum.

Their pen ground is pretty well drained. One section gets muddy when there is a lot if rain but there is lots of alternative space. I was more concerned about snow. Maybe I'll have to get a dark tarp to put a "roof" on more of their run.

 

[The Angry Hen]

It was just shocking. Especially since my last set of acquisition included a bantum.

Their pen ground is pretty well drained. One section gets muddy when there is a lot if rain but there is lots of alternative space. I was more concerned about snow. Maybe I'll have to get a dark tarp to put a "roof" on more of their run.

I could bet, it probably is VERY surprising.

That's good. Yeah, as long as it doesn't rain every week... Ha ha... You should be perfectly fine. and if that one spot gets out of hand, you can always build something over it, etc, fill it in... There are so many options.

-The Angry Hen

 

[kesrchicky16]

Ok I didn't know I was getting feathered horses.

As I was securing everyone for sleep I couldn't figure out where the horses were. Then I realised the Brahmas were whinging. What other surprises do these birds have for me?

 

[The Angry Hen]

Ok I didn't know I was getting feathered horses.

As I was securing everyone for sleep I couldn't figure out where the horses were. Then I realised the Brahmas were whinging. What other surprises do these birds have for me?

Ha ha, well now... You know. (My Brahma runs like a horse!!)

My hen (the horse one) talks like a goose... Brahma's can be needy too. (I personally enjoy that their over friendly than rude). They need to be thanked when you get eggs... Many, many mysteries to them!

-The Angry Hen

 

[kesrchicky16]

Ha ha, well now... You know. (My Brahma runs like a horse!!)

My hen (the horse one) talks like a goose... Brahma's can be needy too. (I personally enjoy that their over friendly than rude). They need to be thanked when you get eggs... Many, many mysteries to them!

-The Angry Hen

I've decided that I need some chicken therapy. I feed 22% protein food so I think pockets full of pancakes or some other treat and sitting in their pen until they sit in my lap sounds like a good idea.

I caught one today for my boys to pet. I held her close to soother her first. When I was done I held her just by resting her keel bone on my hand and lowered her to the ground. She didn't flap or anything. I was surprised by how gentle and accepting she was. I was also surprised at how much she still has to grow to fill out her bone structure. Like a skinny teenager that has no idea what adulthood and motherhood has in-store for her body.

 

[The Angry Hen]

I've decided that I need some chicken therapy. I feed 22% protein food so I think pockets full of pancakes or some other treat and sitting in their pen until they sit in my lap sounds like a good idea.

I caught one today for my boys to pet. I held her close to soother her first. When I was done I held her just by resting her keel bone on my hand and lowered her to the ground. She didn't flap or anything. I was surprised by how gentle and accepting she was. I was also surprised at how much she still has to grow to fill out her bone structure. Like a skinny teenager that has no idea what adulthood and motherhood has in-store for her body.

Yeah, they are gentle giants in my opinion. I am glad you got to hold her a bit. Yeah, once the bones get more meat to 'em, they will be heavier.

Once they feather out, gain weight, and turn into adults, you will be very happy with the breed. It is pretty good that you haven't had them long and you already made progress.

-The Angry Hen

 

[techbsmith]

I have two dark and two buff brahma chicks that are 4 weeks old - it's funny, the dark brahma's are SUPER friendly and almost demanding to be touched, rubbed, coddled. The buff's are little scaredy cats and the loudest peepers of all the peep peeps I have

Fortunately, there's a lady that lives fairly close to me that has brahma's as well. The ones I have now came from a hatchery (Mt Healthy) and I want to add a few more to this flock before my cockerel starts doing roo-type things. I have to say, they are the cutest lil chicks I've ever had and so much fun to watch.