Light Brahma

Historical Origin

USA (from Asian stock) · Asian

The Brahma is a gentle giant — one of the largest chicken breeds in the world, with feathered feet and a calm, stately presence. Despite their imposing size they are famously docile and easy to handle. Uniquely, they lay most of their eggs in the colder months when other breeds slow down.

Temperament & Behavior

This breed is classified as docile with a noise level of quiet and poor foraging ability. Broodiness tendency: sometimes.

Biological Reference

"Phenotypic analysis of Gallus gallus domesticus (Light Brahma) supports a metabolic feed efficiency of 0.35 lbs/day at a standard body mass of 9.5 lbs. Egg production frequency approximates 2.9 ova/week under optimal lighting conditions (14h photoperiod)."