Help with Brahmas, Strain / Gender

[douglasbirds]

These are my first bunch of Brahmas. I know they are late bloomers, but I am perplexed at this point by these two birds #1 and #2. They were supposed to be Dark Brahmas, but I'm thinking they are actually badly colored Light Brahmas. As chicks they were very dark grey with some yellow on the face and breast. They are 10 weeks old. I suppose in two weeks or so, I will know for sure what sex they are. It is interesting that one has a fairly advanced tail at this point and two has no tail at all. I am looking for some more experienced brahma keepers to chime in on this, as the sex of all my other birds are very obvious. Thanks!

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

Light Brahma pullets!

 

[Auntiejessi3]

These are my first bunch of Brahmas. I know they are late bloomers, but I am perplexed at this point by these two birds #1 and #2. They were supposed to be Dark Brahmas, but I'm thinking they are actually badly colored Light Brahmas. As chicks they were very dark grey with some yellow on the face and breast. They are 10 weeks old. I suppose in two weeks or so, I will know for sure what sex they are. It is interesting that one has a fairly advanced tail at this point and two has no tail at all. I am looking for some more experienced brahma keepers to chime in on this, as the sex of all my other birds are very obvious. Thanks!

Where did you get them? They do look like badly colored light brahmas. This is my light brahma Maribel for comparison

 

[douglasbirds]

I got them at a local farm and ranch store. Hatchery birds.

 

[Rhodebar Lover]

I got them at a local farm and ranch store. Hatchery birds.

They're just hatchery quality. Certainly not Dark Brahmas

 

[Auntiejessi3]

I got them at a local farm and ranch store. Hatchery birds.

You'll love them, brahmas are soooo chill

 

[douglasbirds]

You'll love them, brahmas are soooo chill

That is good. We don't need any drama around here!