How do you tell the Light Brahma rooster from the hens?
2013年7月14日 · Looks good. The Brahma roosters we've had have never been mean, but if you have a lot they be hard on your hens. A full body picture will tell if they're hens or roosters. I wasn't sure at first either, I'll have to post some more pictures.
Light Brahma Hen vs Rooster - BackYard Chickens
2021年3月5日 · I can usually tell pretty confidently by their stance and other small signs like the thicker legs, their tail feathers, waddle and comb etc. At this age all 3 of my brahma roosters were standing more upright than the hens. Also noteworthy: My light brahma hen was second to the top female at this age, so she was very dominant.
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).
brahma and cochin comparison - BackYard Chickens
2011年3月6日 · Brahma ( photos from feathersite) If you look at illustrations too, ones drawn to the SOP at least, that also gives a good idea of the difference. Cochins have a very exhibition-type appearance, basically an "extreme" fluffy feathered look. Brahmas are more just a strong built, balanced look.
Brahma - Bantam | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
2017年5月15日 · I have one cross beed hen. Ayam cemani with Brahma bantam. 1/6 eggs hatched, and I’ve been concerned because she is so docile and gentle. I absolutely love her she is the sweetest little chicken ever, she is 2 months old, Loves being held, carried not even a peep when being picked up. She lies down a lot, even when outside forageing.
Australorp X Brahma Cross - BackYard Chickens
2016年2月8日 · I have a Black Australorp (father) X Black Brahma (mother) 9 months hybrid rooster. I'm curious about the egglaying performance of this bird's future offspring (asuming I cross my hybrid roo with other egglaying hens)? Would the Brahma blood impact it much? The mother Brahma was a quite good layer.
RIR X Light brahma | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
2014年6月22日 · The reason it is almost true is that the black is wrong. A RIR rooster over a Light Brahma hen will produce a Red Sex Link. Males will show yellow and females will show red. Black has nothing to do with a Red Sex Link as far as determining sex. …
Crossing Dark Brahma Roo x Buff Hen - BackYard Chickens
2019年10月13日 · Good morning! I found some discussions on the subject but not 100% sure what is what. I have a dark brahma roo in with a dark hen and a buff hen. Getting ready to hatch some chickies after today, just wondering about colors? I read that you could get sex-linked, or just muddled dark from the...
Do Brahmas go broody? | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
2010年5月28日 · My biggest and best hen (weight nearly 11lbs) has hatched lots and lots of eggs. She laid about 6 eggs as a pullet, then became broody and has been broody at least 3 times every summer since. She is now just under 3 years old. All my other pure Brahma hens (and I have quite a few) have been broody at least once each summer, and most twice.
Brahma | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise Chickens
2017年5月15日 · The Light and Dark Brahma were developed and included in the first edition of the American Poultry Association's Standard of Perfection in 1874 and the Buff variety was added in 1924. The Australian Poultry Association has accepted black, blue, partridge, crele and barred varieties of Brahma in addition to the standard light, dark, and buff.