Brahmas Hens

Brahma Hen

The Brahma hen is a majestic, gentle giant known for her impressive size, calm demeanor, and excellent cold tolerance. She’s a favorite among backyard flocks for both her beauty and her consistent egg-laying ability, even in winter months.

Appearance:

• Size: Large and heavy-bodied, averaging 8–10 pounds.
• Feathering: Thick, soft feathers cover the entire body — including feathered legs and feet.
• Color Varieties: Most common are Light, Buff, and Dark Brahmas.
• Comb: Small pea comb, ideal for cold weather.
• Legs/Beak: Yellow feathered legs and feet, yellow beak.

Temperament:

• Extremely docile and friendly — one of the calmest breeds.
• Great with children and easy to handle.
• Quiet and gets along well with other chickens, even in mixed flocks.

Egg Production:

• Good layers of medium to large brown eggs.
• Lays around 150–200 eggs per year.
• Known to lay well even during the colder months.
• May go broody and makes a reliable mother.

Purpose:

• Dual-purpose breed: Excellent for both egg production and meat due to their large size.
• Commonly kept for their gentle nature and ornamental presence.

Care Notes:

• Cold-hardy thanks to dense feathering and pea comb.
• Needs dry bedding and a clean run to protect feathered feet from mud and moisture.
• Because of their size, make sure roosts and nesting boxes are low and accessible.