Dark Brahma Chicken

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: Asiatic Class
• Weights – Hen—–9 1/2 lbs         Rooster——12 lbs
• Pullet—-8 lbs              Cockerel—–10 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Primary production, Egg Laying, Broody mothers & Pet/Secondary meat source
• Egg Shell Color: Brown
• Egg Production: 150+ eggs per year (estimates only, see FAQ)
• Egg Size: Medium,Large
• Temperament: Docile
• Gender Accuracy: 85-90%
• Fertility Percentage: 65-80%
• Broody: Setter
• Mating Ratio: 8 Female to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Country of Origin: Asia
• APA: Yes, Recognized by the American Standard of Perfection in 1874.
• ALBC: Recovering Status, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed
• Breeder Farm Source: Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline/strain of pure Dark Brahma since 2013.