I did some reading up on Bantam Brahma's. Very prone to go broody, more so then their full size counterparts. Of course, every breed I like is prone to broodiness. They can start laying between 5 and 6 months of age. It is already dark by 6, I figure even if she is old enough she probably will lay around January. Unless I see her submit to Randy, then all bets are off. Very well adjusted to the cold, can have trouble in the heat. Fits in with the cochins. They adjust by taking over the horse fans during the summer and laying right in front of them, or in the creek. She should not be a prolific layer, averaging 3 a week. I will not complain, I have a lot of hens. When everyone is not broody at once there is a lot of eggs coming in daily, I do not need a everyday laying hen. The next part I really hope to be true. Apparently brahmas of both sizes are known for reliably laying through the winter months most of their lives. Now that, that could be huge for me when all my hens become freeloaders like right now.
I agree she is beautiful. I wish there were poultry shows near me. Heck I wish there was 4-H shows that Rosie could be involved in. She would have her show bird, along with a show silkie of course. I also think if she is this pretty now, while still a young teenager, imagine what she is going to look like this summer.
Now I just need to accidently stumble upon a Belgian D'uccle hen. That is the final breed on my feathered footed dream bird list.
