Panic! Problem at Meyer Hatchery made me change breeds :(

[LizzzyJo]

Hi All,

I spent 6 months looking forward to my newest chick order and my first roo (Black Jersey Giant). I wanted a HUGE, docile, pet rooster for my girls. I did all of the research in the world to make my decision. Now, Meyer just called to say that none of their Jersey eggs are viable. I also had to swap out my planned speckled sussex girl for a wyandotte, but that matters less to me.
Under DURESS, I chose a Buff Brahma roo. The hatchery was SO NICE and helpful, but I am just so disappointed. To change in 20 seconds something that I took months to decide is hard. And my 1 rooster is a big decision.
Did I make the right call? Are they handsome birds in person? Are they nice? Will he look as big and impressive as a BJG?

 

[Wezdin]

Brahmas are known as gentle giants, so I think you made the right decision.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Your Brahma will take 2 years to reach his mature size. He will be a gentle majestic bird to live with your hens.

 

[TropicalBabies]

I think the Buff Brahma roo will win your heart. Your BJG will be a fading memory soon. I had a Light Brahma roo and he was BIG and HANDSOME and eventually a great guy. Big, big, big. show stopper. I just canceled my order of Buff Brahmas because it was wishful thinking on my part. I just ran out of room. I had to sadly give my boy away. I am happy for you.

PS. He was still pretty young and still growing at time of these photos. He was a handsome sweetheart. <3

 

[sourland]

I think that you will like him. The only drawback for me is the feathered legs and feet - I have a miserable clay soil here that is rough on feather legged birds.

 

[Brahmachicken240]

Here’s a few photos of my blue buff columbian Brahma cockerels
Zues and Hercules.

This is Zeus

Hercules

Brahmas are very quiet, friendly and docile, they really are “gentle giants”
I’m planning on breeding mine this year

 

[TropicalBabies]

Here’s a few photos of my blue buff columbian Brahma cockerels
Zues and Hercules.

This is Zeus
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Hercules
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Brahmas are very quiet, friendly and docile, they really are “gentle giants”
I’m planning on breeding mine this year

My goodness, a bunch of stunning beauties in chicken paradise .

 

[LizzzyJo]

I think that you will like him. The only drawback for me is the feathered legs and feet - I have a miserable clay soil here that is rough on feather legged birds.

I am worried about that too. I have never considered a feather foot before because my land gets marshy. I hope it will be OK.

 

[LizzzyJo]

Here’s a few photos of my blue buff columbian Brahma cockerels
Zues and Hercules.

This is Zeus
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Hercules
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Brahmas are very quiet, friendly and docile, they really are “gentle giants”
I’m planning on breeding mine this year

They're beautiful! Are they nice to each other?

 

[Brahmachicken240]

They're beautiful! Are they nice to each other?

Yes, they all get on great with eachother.