Ready-to-Lay: Light Brahma

This perfect backyard chicken breed is named for India’s Brahmaputra River. The breed probably came to the U.S. on Nineteenth Century sailing ships, or it may have been developed here from other Asian breeds. Hens weigh about 5-6 pounds with loose fluffy feathers that make them look bigger. Feathers cover their feet and shanks, keeping them warm in winter. Their docile, gentle, and quiet temperament makes them one of the best breeds around children. Hens lay about 200 medium-sized brown eggs annually, sometimes go broody, and are attentive mothers. Pick-up for all Ready-to-Lay birds will be on March 29, 2025 at Russell Feed & Supply in Saginaw from 8AM - 10AM. At this time, your hen(s) will be 16 weeks of age which is about 2 weeks out from when most hens lay their first egg. In their first year, you can expect up to 200-250 eggs from high-producing, well-fed laying hens.

Egg Layer Production: 200 Medium Blue Eggs On Average Per Year 

Temperament: Calm, Friendly, Docile

Mature Weight: 5-6 lbs. 

Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy

Broodiness: Occasionally

Comb Type: Pea Comb

Important: Our maximum Ready-to-Lay Hen quantity is 5 per breed. As we have a limited quantity of Ready-to-Lay Hens for purchase, it will be first come, first serve. Pick-up date will be March 29, 2025 at the Russell Feed & Supply in Saginaw from 8AM - 10AM. If your chicken is not picked up during this time, your hen will be forfeited and avaliable for purchase on site .Email and phone number is required at checkout. All sales are final.