Brahma Chickens are a large docile Asiatic Class chicken breed which is considered a dual purpose breed. Hens lay approximately 150 eggs per year. In this photo posted by Aung K. Myint you can clearly see this is no ordinary chicken. See breed facts about these Gentle Giant Brahmas which includes their controversial origin, plumage color, feet and shank color, comb type, weight, and egg color plus great deals on stuff for chickens. (See below).

Photo used under Creative Commons license from Aung k.. Myint. Facebook.

About Brahma Chickens: The Gentle Giant

The Brahma Chicken traditionally Known As The Gentle Giant
Origin: Unknown. Possibly Asian. (see the controversial origin below).The Brahma was the largest chicken in the world. First appearance was in New York and London.  Hearty breed withstands heat and cold well. Hens go broody easily if eggs and nest  are undisturbed. Good mothers and are very protective of their chicks. Roosters are protective over their family but basically sweet natured. Brahma's tend to be very gentle natured and easily handled.
Plumage Color: Dark, Light, Buff
Light fluffy feathers with feathered feet and legs
Feet and Shank: Yellow
Comb: Pea comb
Rooster Weight: 9-10 lbs (There have been reports of Brahma's weighing as much as 25 lbs).
Hen Weight: 7-9 lbs
Bantam Weight: 2.6 lbs
Eggs: Light brown color/Average size
​See more information, video's and photos below.

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The Brahma Chicken Video that has the internet crowing and clucking....

The Brahma chicken video that has taken the internet by storm and been broadcast on many news channels.

Jeton Halitaj With His Two Brahma Light-Kings & His Big Mama Brahma Hen

When you see these photos of Jeton Halitaj with his Brahma Light roosters-The Kings and his Big Mama Brahma hen you can see clearly that these are not your average sized chickens. These chickens are almost the size of a small child and bigger than many small dogs. Despite their huge size, they have a sweet disposition and do not mind being handled as you can clearly see. Love these Brahma Light Chickens! (Photos and videos used under creative commons and with permission from Jeton Halitaj).

Origin of the Brahma-Chicken Breed Information

"Few breeds have as much controversy as to their origins as does the Brahma chicken. While many varied claims were originally accepted as fact by early authors, the truth of the matter is that this breed was developed in America from very large fowls imported from China via the port of Shanghai. It also seems clear that Chittigong fowls from India (now Bangladesh) were used to a very small degree and stamped head and comb characteristics onto the breed – differentiating it from the Shanghai breed (now known as the Cochin). In those early days it should be remembered there were no written standards, no poultry associations, and no registries. Since, what became known as the Brahma chicken was being presented under at least twelve names, there was much confusion. The credit for shortening the name to Brahma goes to T.B. Miner, publisher of The Northern Farmer, who in 1853 or 1854 did so for very practical reasons – saving space on the printed page!

In December 1852, to promote his stock, Mr. George Burnham shipped nine of his finest as a gift to H.M.G. Majesty Queen Victoria of England – making sure the gift was much publicized. Prices jumped from $12-15 per pair to $100-150. Burnham’s stock proved of quality and formed the basis for the Dark Brahma variety – which was developed in England and later shipped back to America. Dark Brahmas tended to be about one pound lighter in weight than the Light Brahma".-(The Livestock Conservancy).

About Light Brahma's

"The Brahmas are a very old breed from Asia, probably originating in India and brought to this country about 1850 by Yankee sailors on their return from trading in Far Eastern ports. Because of its massive size, full feathered shanks and toes, and striking black and white plumage pattern, it has always been one of the most interesting varieties to work with. Brahmas are exceptionally quiet, gentle, and easy to handle. Their small pea comb, great size, and heavy plumage make them almost immune to cold weather. The hens are good layers of brown eggs, especially in winter, and will also set.  Baby chicks are creamy white, but some have shades of gray on the back".
Dark Brahmas
"Large gentle chickens like the Light Brahmas. Striking plumage color in black and silvery white for males and beautiful silver penciled steel gray for females. Developed from Asiatic fowl brought to New England by China clipper ships in the last century", (Murray McMurray Hatchery).

See Buff Brahma's

Reference:
1. Video.​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWSrXUQNCtg
2. Brahma's. Retreived on Dec. 19, 2017. The Livestock Conservancy. http://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/brahma
3. Light Brahma. Retreived Dec. 19, 2017 from Murray McMurray Hatchery. https://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/light_brahmas.html
4. Dark Brahma. Retreived Dec. 19, 2017 from Murray McMurray Hatchery. ​https://www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/dark_brahmas.html
5. Video: The Brahma Chicken. The Brahma is the largest chicken developed in the United States. ​https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi5J-jhq6c0

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