Breed Facts
- Poultry Show Class: Asiatic Class
- Weights: Hen — 6 lbs
Rooster — 8 lbs
- Purpose and Type: Egg Laying, Meat, Broody Hens, Pet
- Egg Shell Color: Brown
- Egg Production: Up to 150 eggs per year (estimate 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: Not recognized by the Standard of Perfection
- TLC: Graduated in 2023
Breeder Farm Source: Cackle Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline/strain of pure Buff Laced Brahmas since 2024.
Description
The spectacular Buff Laced Brahma chicken is a recent creation of Dan Powell of Wisconsin, introduced in the year 2000. This rare and beautiful breed has golden buff feathers set off by creamy white lacing.
Not yet a standard American Poultry Association variety, Buff Laced Brahmas resemble other Brahmas in being gentle and easygoing. They get along well with other breeds, making them a suitable choice for a mixed flock.
Brahmas tolerate confinement well, and are adaptable to a variety of environments. They are also good foragers that enjoy roaming where they have ample opportunity to peck and scratch.
Buff Laced Brahmas are particularly winter hardy. However, their abundant and attractive leg feathering tends to accumulate mud and snow, requiring a bit of maintenance during wet or wintry conditions.
Buff Laced Brahmas are slightly smaller than other Brahma varieties, so they may be somewhat less intimidating to young folks and poultry novices. The hens lay brown-shell eggs and are excellent at hatching and raising chicks. The roosters crow is not loud, making them a desirable addition to the flock.
While the Brahma is the only heavy breed that sports buff lacing, Cackle Hatchery® also offers the Buff Laced Polish chicken. And be sure to consider our many other Brahma varieties, both large and bantam.
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