Brahma | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
2017年5月15日 · The Dark Brahma variety was developed by English breeders from this stock and later exported to the United States, where the Brahma was the principal meat bird from the 1850's to around 1930. Some of these birds were very big, with males weighing in at up to 18 lb and females at 13 lb. The Light and Dark Brahma were developed and included in ...
The Brahma chicken | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
2023年7月13日 · One of the most striking characteristics of the Brahma chicken is its sheer size. It is known as one of the largest American chicken breeds and a fully-grown Brahma roo can often weigh between 10 to 12 pounds (4.5 to 5.5 kilograms), while hens typically weigh around 8 to 10 pounds (3.5 to 4.5 kilograms). These chickens have a solid build with ...
Brahmas for meat | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
2012年4月10日 · Parker Colorado. LilyD said: I raise Light Brahmas as one of my primary meat birds. The ones that I butchered this year were around 10lbs live weight at 5 months of age. After butchering they were about 6.5 to 7lbs dressed with a few that were smaller than that but I think a few were actually younger than 5 months and because they started a ...
brahma and cochin comparison - BackYard Chickens
2011年3月6日 · When looking at the breed standard though, there is a difference. Cochins are much fluffier, and have the appearance of shorter legs, a shorter neck and back, and a huge round fluffy rump with almost no tail, but the tail is quite low in angle. The legs are very heavily feathered, the comb is single in type, and the bird in general is pretty ...
Brahma - Reviews | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
2012年1月10日 · The hens were very sweet and loveable. Despite the large fowl roosters in our free range flock, our Brahma male and assumed the role of leader. He was very good, treating the hens well, keeping the roosters in line, *presumably* an excellent lookout. Unfortunately, the hens never laid any eggs in their lives.
How do you tell the Light Brahma rooster from the hens?
2012年11月24日 · These Light Brahmas are about 5 months old, we have a hard time telling the roosters from the hens. Has anyone else had Brahmas that could tell me how to tell the difference? This one is certainly a rooster, I can tell that because of his size, but most look alike.
The Light Sussex | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
2023年7月13日 · Beneath its attractive exterior, the Light Sussex chicken possesses a robust and solidly built body. These birds have an average weight of 7 to 9 pounds (3.2 to 4.1 kilograms) for males and 6 to 7 pounds (2.7 to 2.9 kilograms) for females. They have rounded chests, broad bodies, and moderately sized heads, giving them a well-balanced and sturdy ...
what size to build nest boxes for Brahma'a - BackYard Chickens
2011年7月1日 · One box per 4 to 6 birds is plenty. We used two boxes, one big box with divider, for seven birds and 90% of the time they only used one. Brahmas are big but there is a lot of feather there. I've been amazed to see two pullets cuddling in with our injured rooster in a 13X13" nesting box. That's 3 nine month old Orpington packed in to sleep.
Difference Between a Cochin and a Brahma? - BackYard Chickens
2009年6月22日 · 336. Forks, WA. It is a Cochin. There are indeed Black Brahmas in bantam form though. The difference is FAR from just pea comb versus single comb - Brahmas are very tall, have less shank feathering, should have much less of a "rump" showing, but instead a nice, even back, and should have a good, long neck with a nice brow over the eye and a ...
Dark Brahma x Blue Ameraucana cross? - BackYard Chickens
2012年6月12日 · 6. If you're OK with crosses, do this one - they are my favorite hens in the flock - they are bigger than an Ameraucana and smaller than the Brahmas, good bone structure, good size eggs and wonderful temperament. I'm hatching more this year. Can you please advise on the egg colour of this cross. 1.