Light brahmas or Barred rock ?

I would take out the brahma. I have heard that the foot problems because of the feathers cause a lot of problems. They eat more and lay less. I have also heard they are less friendly. They are sort of shy. Not mean just shy. They require more room in the roost too. I think they are beautiful and I have two of them. Although they are not my first pick. Jean

 

I've never encountered any of those problems with my Light Brahmas, some of mine are going on to 7 years old and still laying. No foot problems, great egg layers in winter or summer, don't eat anymore than any other breed and they go Broody every once in awhile.

 

I love my Light Brahmas and find them very friendly. They are slower to mature and stay chick-like longer. I haven't noticed them eating more than the other girls but they do make sure they find the food first.
I don't think I am much help to you because I also find great pluses with my Barred Rocks, too! Mine can find food anywhere and very inquisitive.
Just curious why you can only have 6 breeds?

 

We raise both and ditto on everything Tuffoldhen said about the Brahmas. The Brahmas are more docile and quiet; very regal looking in the yard. The roos we have rarely fight with the other breeds. Honestly, either would make a great choice.

 

We raise both too, and they are pretty equal in all respects. I'd just pick the one I like the most and keep them. In my case I'd pick the brahmas to keep, because I am pretty impartial to BRs.

 

Even if I do decide to get another breed someday, I'll NEVER give up my brahmas!

 

I've also had both and have the Barred Rocks again.

It is difficult to compare breeds when you can't put them side-by-side at the same time. I wasn't especially delighted with either in the past - I thought. So, I'm committed to my Australorps.

But then, I've always like the Brahmas' personality - aloof, yeah, but I'd say independent, as well. The laying ability isn't the best or most consistent, I felt.

I wasn't too impressed with the Barred Rocks, as memory served me. And yet, they got off to laying quicker than my Australorps! One is just a real nice hen. The other is a bit noisy <shrug>.

I really enjoyed the beauty of my Ameraucana rooster. The little hen I had years ago, was a pretty good little hen. But personally and unless those Araucanas are really something special, I'd stay with the Brahmas and Barred Rocks.

Steve