Light 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: 180-240 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 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Country of Origin: Asia
• APA: Yes, Recognized by the Standard of Perfection in 1874.
• TLC: Yes, Recovering Status, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed
• Breeder Farm Source: Cackle Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline/strain of pure Light Brahma since 1979.