Fowl Bramah hens belong to the poultry meat variety. They quickly gain the desired weight, so the poultry farmers in a short time can grow the necessary number of hens, bringing high-quality meat.
According to the breeders, Brahma fawn was obtained from three pairs of "giant chickens". They were brought in 1846 to the USA from sunny India. Locals called these chickens Brahmaputra and Chittagong. They were known for their large size and high productivity.
US farmers began breeding this breed to feed the needs of the Boston market. According to some of the remaining data, it can be argued that the roosters of this breed could reach a weight of 8 kg.
However, after crossing the fawn Brahma with Cochins, the breeders began to use this breed as an exhibition.
Breed description
All chickens of this breed are distinguished by a light brown plumage, having a golden hue.
The plumage on the neck is black, the tail is also dark. In cocks of this breed has a darker than the main color of the feather, mane. In this case, the skin has a yellowish tint. Bram's eyes are fawn red-brown, and the earlobe is characterized by a bright red color.
Chickens Brahma have a very wide chest and short back. The head of these chickens is small and is located on a rather long neck. On the head of the chicken you can see a comb in the shape of peas, which has only three furrows.
With such a dense skeleton, the fowl of the Bramah breed has small legs and small wings. However, with all this bird legs easily maintain its weight.
Features
All chickens have several virtues that are impossible not to appreciate. First of all, they perfectly cope with the role of chicks.
They have a well-developed maternal instinct, so the product of the offspring of the world is not a problem. The hen will incubate for a long time, and then with maternal devotion will follow the hatched chickens.
Secondly, these chickens never fight. They are characterized by a calm and friendly character. Even roosters do not often fight for the territory, so this breed is well suited for farmers who do not have enough space to safely divide the population of chickens.
And, of course, fowl breed Bramah are completely unpretentious. They easily endure any changes in the weather, do not suffer from frost and the abundance of snow. At the same time they are not affected by high humidity in the chicken coop.
A photo
Next we give you some photos of fawn Bram so you can see them better. The first photo shows the most common chicken in the dawn of the forces:
Here the chickens calmly walk in the outer yard among the trees:
A few individuals contained in a small house. But here they are good:
Beautiful picture of a pair of male and female walking on the grass. Usually they are looking for something and peck:
In this photo a little scared chicken in a cage:
Cock like posing for the camera. Here you see it in all its glory:
And here a couple climbed higher on the table:
Content and cultivation
Immediately it should be noted that fawn Bramah hens begin to lay eggs very late.
At the same time, they are quite well carried even in the cold winter period, which allows them to bring 100 or 110 eggs a year. This is quite a pleasant number of eggs for a farmer, given the fact that chickens of this breed are referred to as a meat variety.
Kuram breed Brahma fawn anyway walking is necessary. Fresh air makes birds more active, and also accelerates their growth. That is why farmers should organize a small fenced yard in front of the house, where chickens will walk freely.
As for breeding the breed, even amateur poultry breeders can do it. The fact is that the fowl of Bramah breed are ideal hens, so they can do everything themselves.
Unfortunately, after hatching, the chicks grow slowly, so when they are raised the first week you need to carefully monitor the temperature in the hen house, as well as the amount of feed received.
In addition, you need to remember that chicks can not be immediately endured to the sun. They have to sit for a week under an artificial light lamp.
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It is also important to carry out timely vaccination of fowl Bramah breeds. Some individuals are especially susceptible to various infections, so the only way to protect all the livestock from death.
At the same time, hygiene must be well maintained. Laying in the aviary should always be kept clean and dry. Wet bedding should be replaced immediately.
If the chicken is contained in a large aviary, then you need to install a vessel with ash. It will help adult birds to get rid of ticks and other parasites that bring discomfort. For greater effect, you can handle the paws Brum birch tar.
Feeding
Adult birds are quite unpretentious, but chicks need special care. At the very beginning of the chickens should be fed a balanced feed in pellets.
Chicken eggs are sometimes given boiled eggs mixed with corn or wheat grits as feed. The knotweed added to the feed also has a favorable effect on chickens.
When the chickens reach the age of two months, they are transferred to the feed with wheat and corn. Moreover, the amount of corn should not exceed 3%.
In addition, the breeders add sunflower seeds and proteins in the form of egg shells to the feed of young stock. It allows you to enrich the body of chicken with valuable calcium.
Specifications
Modern chickens Brahma can reach a mass of up to 3 - 3.6 kg. Roosters have a slightly larger weight of 4 kg.
Each year, this breed can bring to the farmer up to 150 eggs, having a cream-colored shell. In addition, each egg weighs 60 g.
On average, the safety of young fawn chickens Brama leaves 70%, and adults - about 90%. That is why the breed is suitable for breeders.
Where to buy in Russia?
- You can buy chickens and eggs of this breed of chickens in the company "Kurkurovo". Territorially, the poultry farm is located in the Moscow region, Lukhvitsky district, Kurovo tree. You can order by phone +7 (985) 200-70-00.
- Also find chickens and fawn eggs of Brahma can be found on the farm "Fun ripple". It is located in the city of Kurgan, located at 144, Omskaya Street. You can make a purchase using the website //www.veselayaryaba.ru or by calling +7 (919) 575-16-61.
- Poultry Farm "Hatchery"located in the city of Chekhov, Moscow region, is also engaged in breeding and selling chickens of this breed. To contact the company's managers, you can call the following telephone number +7 (495) 229-89-35 or visit the website //inkubatoriy.ru/ .
Analogs
An analogue of the fawn chickens Brahma can be called any kind of the same breed. All of them are somehow suitable for meat breeding. Moreover, all Brahma chickens are distinguished by well-developed maternal instincts, so there will be no problems with their breeding.
In addition, hen Langshan chickens can be used as a breed analogue. They have a higher productivity of eggs and meat, so they are well suited for beginning poultry breeders. Chickens Langshan grow much faster, which is important for mass breeding of poultry.
Conclusion
Fawn chickens Brama is the same breed of chickens that is well suited to both the novice farmer and professional. With its help, you can get high-quality meat and eggs. A good care of hens about sweat allows the breeder not to worry about the correct incubation of eggs.
