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2023年7月13日 · The Brahma chicken is a fascinating breed known for its majestic appearance, gentle nature, and historical significance in the world of poultry breeds. With a rich history that dates back to the mid-19th century, this breed has captivated chicken enthusiasts and breeders alike for the longest time.
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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.
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2013年1月9日 · Hmm I sense an experiment coming on after I breed a few loads of pure brahmas and dorkings I might Let both my Brahma and my Dorking Roo cover the girls and see what we get. My Brahma rooster is 13 pounds+ and is a monster. My Dorking rooster is not a year yet and is about 8 lbs so he is doing well and is very breasty.
Door Size for Brahmas | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
2008年7月15日 · Thanks for your answer. Backyard Poultry magazine did a brahma spread this month, and those birds look turkey-sized. It would be too much work and $$ to change the door now, too. So I've been a little panicky I got one dark and 5 light. I've got 4 blue cochins, too, but they're not supposed to get as big.
what size to build nest boxes for Brahma'a - BackYard Chickens
2011年7月1日 · Will be getting Brahma's this spring and I know that the nest boxes in the coop I have are going to be to small!! Was thinking of making the new boxes 16 x16 x16 or is this to large plan on putting them about waist high with a ramp and rail also will be double decking them 1 row on top of other.
Brahma chicken colors! | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
2017年10月9日 · I'm starting to breed Brahmas. I'm getting a dark Brahma rooster Saturday and have to wait a month to make sure that the mixed rooster isn't the chicks father is the Brahma. I have one buff Brahma hen and the rest are light Brahma hens. My question is what colors should expect? should I expect more dark brahma colors or just a mix of them?
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 - Reviews | BackYard Chickens - Learn How to Raise …
Tikka, my 21 week old Brahma chicken, was bullied when she was a baby, but now she is in the middle of the packing order. It takes a lot of treats and ignoring her, for her to be comfortable and come close to me. Unfortunately, I have to chase her to be able to catch her to do a mite check or apply diatomaceous earth.
Confused - Are Lt. Brahmas and Lt. Sussex the same?
2011年3月7日 · Sounds like you like the brahma type birds, alot of work is being done on a wealth of new color patterns, search for silver lace brahma, buff laced brahma or golden laced brahma. When a poultry breeder spends alot of time and money breeding to develope a new color pattern , the birds are rare and very costly.
Difference Between a Cochin and a Brahma? - BackYard Chickens
2009年6月22日 · 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 good dewlap between the waddles, which …