Brahma chickens are big, friendly, docile birds. They are very stunning and fluffy and lay big light brown eggs. They are great birds in a mixed flock as they have a calm and gentle nature. Not known for being overly broody and are good winter egg layers. Excellent in a back garden set up or happy free roaming although feathered feet may need a trim in the winter. See our available Brahma hen colours below.
Brahma Chickens at a Glance
Good With All
Make Great Pets and Garden Buddies
150 Medium to Large Cream/Brown PA
1
2
3
4
5
1
Large Breed
2
Fully Feathered Feet
3
4 Toes
4
Visible Pink Ear Lobes
5
Pea Type Combe
Brahma Chickens are big, fluffy and very docile. They make excellent pets for children as they are friendly and a hardy breed. Well suited to our British climate they will lay through the winter months.
Brahma Hens are perfect for first time chicken keepers that want a friendly, large bird. They can be kept in smaller enclosures and happy in a back garden coop. They can also be left free roaming and are equally suited to foraging. They are a hardy bird and will do well through our British winters. They do not need a large high fenced enclosure as they are not good flyers, a 2ft fence will be sufficient to keep them in. They will enjoy being with you when you are in the garden and will potter about with you.
The Brahma is said to originate from China, having been exported to the U.S.A in the 1840’s. The original breed was known as the “Shanghai” bird as it was first documented as being brought in from the docks in Shanghai. The bird was originally used for meat but was developed in the States as a laying hen and ornamental breed. In 1852 the bird now known as the Brahma was exported to the U.K. by George Burnham as a gift for Queen Victoria. After this the bird became a favourite of all chicken enthusiasts as an ornamental back garden hen. Today the breed is very popular as it is a great winter layer and hardy to our British climate.