The popular Brahma chicken has made a name for itself in many countries. Most enthusiasts believe that this gentle giant among chickens originated in India. The Brahma is often bred as a show bird but is valued just as much for its utility as a egg and meat producer.
When Brahmas were first imported to the United States in 1846, cocks weighed as much as fourteen pounds. Modern chickens are smaller; cocks weigh from eleven to twelve, and hens from eight to nine, depending on the variety. The Light Brahma, a white bird streaked with black, is the most popular variety, but there are also Dark Brahmas and Buff Brahmas.
Brahmas are very pretty birds, if they conform to the 'Standards of Perfection' of the American Poultry Association. There are color and marking criteria as well as specifications of shape that have been shown to result in high meat and egg production. It appears that an expert can tell whether a hen will be a good layer by looking at her expression and her body shape.
The original chickens were white with black, and this color is still the most popular; today these are called Light Brahmas. The Dark Brahma is black tipped with white in the cock and dark gray and black in the hens. There is also the Buff Brahma, in which the base color is a warm tan and the markings black and brown. All Brahmas have feathered legs and feet and fluffy, compact tails.
Although the chickens are beautiful, they are also good layers and make well-breasted roasting fowl. They are hardy in colder climates, lay more in winter than many other breeds, and do well in either free range conditions or in confinement. Their eggs are large and brown, with a rich flavor that many prefer to any other, and even in runs they lay three or more eggs a week. They are not over-anxious to set (which many farmers think is a virtue) but make good mothers when they do.
The Brahma is a hardy bird that does well in areas with cold winters. They have the small 'pea comb' which will not freeze like the larger combs of other breeds, and their profuse feathers and feathered feet keep them warm with little help from their owners and less feed as well. The hens continue to lay eggs in the winter months, when hens of other breeds may stop altogether until the weather warms up.
The chicks are available from most hatcheries, many of which ship the day-old chicks all over the country as soon as the spring brings warmer weather. Check online for local sources and for national hatcheries. There are Brahma clubs to be found in the United States, in England, and in Australia.
Brahma chickens make great pets, are good barnyard fowl, and good exhibition birds. For a well-rounded chicken, who could ask for better?
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