Keeping Brahma chickens
Feather-footed giants
Info about Brahma chickens
The Brahma is one of the largest chicken breeds in the world and was bred more for ornament than performance. They were bred in the USA at the beginning of the 18th century and were quite popular until the Second World War. Their ancestors are probably Cochins and Malays. However, as they lay relatively small eggs in relation to their size and need quite a lot of food, they became uninteresting for industrial farming.
Appearance of the Brahma chicken
Brahmas look much bulkier than they are. Their thick and also fluffy plumage, together with their deep-set eyebrows, broad head and short beak, give them a bold appearance. They have pea crests and heavily feathered legs, on which they stomp boldly through the enclosure. Brahma cockerels reach a weight of up to approx. 5 kg.
Existing dwarf form
Yes, the dwarf Brahma
Color strokes of Brahmas
white black columbia
yellow black columbia
yellow blue columbia
silver banded
partridge banded
blue partridge banded
silver banded with orange back
blue
black
white
Keeping Brahma chickens
Brahmas are neither able to fly nor are they particularly agile. Even a garden fence one meter high is an insurmountable obstacle for a Brahma. For this reason, the perch and laying nest should not be too high from the ground.
Brahmas do not like to walk around in mud due to their heavily feathered feet. However, bark mulch as bedding for the run works wonders.
As Brahmas sometimes have a weak heart, these chilly giants should not be chased around the enclosure too much. It could happen that they drop dead.
Character of Brahmas
They are very cozy large chickens that quickly gain confidence in humans. Due to their heavy weight and very droll gait, Brahmas are also a little easier to catch than other chickens. In general, they are a cute addition to any garden.
Eggs from Brahma hens
The hens lay elongated, slightly shiny, yellow-brown eggs, which are actually of normal size, but appear small compared to the size of the animal. Around 140 eggs weighing approx. 55g can therefore be expected per year.