Guy on Craigslist. Red Brahma?

[Dean126]

Hi all,

I am buying some pullets from a guy on Craigslist and he is saying he has a 13 week old Red Brahma hen. I have never heard of a Red brahma, and my internet searches aren't showing me much. Must it be mixed?

This is the only picture I have unfortunately.

 

[Gray Farms]

Not a Brahma. Looks like low quality Red Cochin or even a Cochin mix.

 

[JedJackson]

Agree with Gray Farms. The bird in the picture looks like a cross breed to me.

 

[Dean126]

Not a Brahma. Looks like low quality Red Cochin or even a Cochin mix.

When you say low quality, what do you mean by that? Is it not worth buying.

 

[AltonaAcres]

It just wouldn't do well on the show table. As long as it's healthy it will be a good addition to your flock and will lay eggs for you if that's what you're wanting.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

When you say low quality, what do you mean by that? Is it not worth buying.

She's not a Brahma, at the very least.

 

[WVBirdsAndBees]

Nothing wrong with buying mixes. Some hybrids are amazing birds.

But I'd be kinda skeptical of the seller if he's trying to sell using inaccurate descriptions. We don't know all the details here but some will try to pass off their barnyard mixes as pure breeds to make a few more bucks.

 

[Painted Calls]

Nothing wrong with buying mixes. Some hybrids are amazing birds.

But I'd be kinda skeptical of the buyer if he's trying to sell using inaccurate descriptions. We don't know all the details here but some will try to pass off their barnyard mixes as pure breeds to make a few more bucks.

This.

There is nothing wrong with barnyard mixes. What doesn't sit well with me though are people that make up things and falsely advertise.

Advertise it as what it is. A barnyard mix.

 

[Gray Farms]

When you say low quality, what do you mean by that? Is it not worth buying.

It's no where near the standard for a Cochin. If your just wanting a pullet for eggs it'd be fine. If your breeding for quality birds that fit the standard, pass on it.

 

[Dean126]

Thanks guys... he also showed me a picture of a leghorn that definitely wasn't a leghorn (feathered feet). I think I'm going to pass on this guy.