Light/ Dark brahmas or Delawares?

[tazzy]

We have buff orps at the moment, and want to add to our flock this spring. Debating between light brahmas and delawares. Any suggestions? We were set on Delawares until I read that light brahmas are great with kids. The dark brahmas are so pretty, too. Are they equally friendly and good with kids?

Thanks!

 

[gritsar]

I have dark, light and buff brahmas. The lights and buffs are very tolerant of being carried around by our 2 year old grandson. They just snuggle in and enjoy the ride. I have two darks that also enjoy it, but four of them would prefer to not to be held. Just individual differences I guess.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

Absolutely love the Brahmas. Can't get enough of them! lol

 

[AtRendeAcres]

I only have Buff Brahmas large fowl & bantams! They are great with my kids, grandkids & other visiting kids.

 

[Tuffoldhen]

My Brahmas do well around the grandsons....

 

[speckledhen]

ALot will depend on where you get your birds, IMO. I have one Lt. Brahma and one Buff Brahma from Ideal and although they are sweet girls, they aren't as friendly as their rep would seem to indicate. I have had hatchery Delawares and they were HORRIBLE. Now I have breeder Delawares and they have been awesome. Both are good breeds, but the strain they come from will often determine the temperament.

 

[bigzio]

Our flock of light brahmas is very tame and like being handled. I really think the key to a tame flock is to handle them alot when young and then continue when they are adults....creates a very tame flock.

Helps to talk to them too!

bigzio

 

[tazzy]

well, we settled on light brahmas over the delawares and we're very excited! we ordered 15 pullets and 2 roos to be delivered on March 30!

 

[bigzio]

Congrats on your great choice....May I ask where you ordered them from?

~ bigzio

 

[B.CochinCrazy]

I am sure you will be happy with you choice! I

my Brahmas & they are great with my kids or visiting ones!