Brahmas

     There is little known about the origin of the Brahma breed.  However, it is known that they got their name from the Brahmaputra River in India.  There are speculations that the Brahma breed is the same breed of bird as the Chittagongs of India.  It is known that the breed of Brahma we have today derived from the Chinese Cochin crossed with the Chittagongs of India.  
     Brahmas are a slow growing bird that will mature at a massive size.  Cock birds weigh around 12 lbs., while hens will weigh in at 9.5 lbs.  They are docile birds that do well in confinement.  They are not known as a great layer, but they do produce well in the winter.  Hens tend to go broody quite often, but are likely to break eggs while brooding due to their massive size.  
     The most common color of Brahma in the U.S. today is the Light Brahma (seen in the first row of photos below).  This variety has the columbian pattern of black on white.  Buff Brahmas are pretty common with the columbian pattern of black on buff.  The Dark Brahma is considered rare and the Partridge Brahma is almost unheard of.  The Brahma was accepted into the American Poultry Association in 1874.

The Light Brahma Rooster in the Photo above is of the Bill Bowman Line.  He is owned by one of our newest Members, Ms. Darlene Hobbs of Chickens In the Garden.  Darlene has breeding the Light Brahmas of this line since 2006.  Darlene also has Brahmas in the Dark color variety.  We are anxiously awaiting her to send us a photo of the Light Brahma Hens of this line as well as the Dark Brahmas she is breeding.  HPBAA is so very happy to have a preservationist of the Brahma Breed and happily take our hats off to such a dedicated breeder as Darlene.  We were fortunate to meet Darlene at The Something To Crow About Poultry Show in Newport, TN.  She is quoted as saying, "Are you kidding? I do not breed junk!"  HPBAA loves to hear a statement like that and cannot wait to see more birds from Darlene.  Darlene is also an NPIP Tester for the State of South Caroline as well as holding a National Animal Identification License.  We welcome you and your beautiful Brahmas aboard Darlene!

                                                                
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