Description of the Brama Partridge breed
Brahma Partridge fawn is one of the largest, fleshy and egg-bearing breeds. The description indicates that the stately bird has an impressive beak, paws, broad chest and original plumage, from which it got its name. The breed was bred by Asian breeders, crossing Cochin and Malay chickens.
Chickens of the Brama Partridge breed
In America and Europe, they became interested in breeding large meat chickens only in the 19th century. In the Russian farmsteads, fawn Brama is still not so common and is only gaining popularity. The blue-fawn or golden-fawn bird has a beautiful, dark and bright color of feathers, which is why many farmers around the world prefer this variety of chickens. Before buying, it is worthwhile to study the description in detail and see how a rooster and a chicken look like in a photo or video.
Characteristic
The exterior of the breed suggests the presence of the following signs in chickens:
- powerful bright yellow beak;
- small, slightly oblong ears;
- massive, but at the same time small comb without clearly marked teeth;
- neat head;
- high, dignified body, wide chest;
- lush bushy tail;
- slightly rounded large wings;
- long legs.
The color of the feathers of chickens is very similar to the color of partridges. The Partridge Brahma breed has very thick plumage on the body and legs, since the breed was bred very non-standard: at low temperatures. Visually, the weight of the body seems to be more from this. Rooster Brahma Partridge has a weight of up to 4.5 kg, and a chicken - up to 3.5 kg.
Due to their solid weight and powerful majestic appearance, these birds were previously used for cockfights. The rooster makes a formidable impression. Nevertheless, Partridge Brahma is one of the most calm and diligent chickens among its relatives. The rooster does not sort things out with other males and does not attack females. For the appearance of offspring, both the hen and the rooster approach responsibly.
Performance
The age of puberty is the second year of life. Brahmas live on average up to 10 years. This breed begins to rush quite late, at about 9 months. For a year, a chicken is capable of laying 100-120 eggs with a bright orange yolk. The egg is medium in size. Another undoubted advantage is that chickens fly equally well in the cold and warm seasons.
Such individuals have well-developed adaptive qualities, therefore, they react to changes in the weather with an adequate restructuring, depending on the living conditions. If such individuals are properly kept, fed and propagated, the Brama Partridge breed will become irreplaceable. This variety is brought both to small farms or summer cottages, and to entire agricultural complexes.
Feeding and care
The correct approach to nutrition is very important for the partridge Brahm. Since this is a bird of impressive size, it eats accordingly. It takes more money to feed it than an ordinary chicken, but the costs are offset by a calm nature, tasty dietary meat, as well as equally useful eggs that can be used even for baby food.You can feed Brama with grain mixtures, vegetables, fruits, herbs, you should also give wet mash.
It is imperative to add vitamin and mineral supplements to the diet of such individuals, which include calcium and protein. From time to time you can give individuals fish fat... To achieve great success in raising these birds, it is imperative to strictly adhere to the temporary feeding regime: 3 times a day. It is better if the feeding takes place at about the same time, so that the individuals get used to the regime and their food is better absorbed. Drinking water should always be clean and abundant in drinking bowls.
In cold weather, the water must be slightly warmed up. It is recommended to give drinking water at room temperature. To prevent birds from becoming infected with common diseases and viruses, drinkers and feeders should be disinfected. In winter, feed should be given 10-15% more, because a lot of energy is spent on heating the body. Also, in winter, you need to give birds drugs that help them cope with vitamin deficiency.
Feeding chicks must be approached especially carefully. Be sure to give:
- tomatoes;
- finely grated carrots and zucchini;
- fresh grass, especially knotweed;
- compound feed with vitamin supplements.
Chickens also need to be fed at least 3 times a day and strictly on time. The main thing is not to overfeed, otherwise problems with joints cannot be avoided in the future. It is recommended to intensively feed the chickens with protein up to 5 months, then its amount must be reduced, otherwise the bones will not withstand such a number of muscles. For walks, chickens of the Partridge Brama breed need a large spacious aviary.
The fact is that the birds of this breed are large and massive, they need to move a lot. The house should be kept clean at all times, as dirt quickly adheres to the chickens due to the thick plumage. Of course, the house must be equipped with good perches and nests in sufficient quantity, as well as have a constant supply of fresh air and be well protected from drafts. Comfortable daylight hours - 12-14 hours.
Bird breeding
There are two ways to breed chickens of this breed:
- from an egg using incubator or brood hens;
- to buy already grown young growth.
For those who prefer the first method and do not have an incubator, special attention should be paid to the brood hen. Chickens of this breed are heavy, and therefore capable of spoiling eggs. The hen must be transferred to a special low-calorie feed in advance. Partridge Brahma - layers that exhibit maternal qualities. Females do not abandon children, neither their own nor others. After the birth of the chick, adult females pay attention to the baby, try to feed and teach all the skills.
As soon as the chickens are born, they need to be vaccinated. It is also important to protect them from drafts and hypothermia. If there is not enough warmth in the room, the babies can be transplanted into a large box, covered with a cloth and kept under a lamp. The main thing is not to overdo it.
Chickens are ready to go outside in 3-4 weeks. In the summer, it is necessary to release all individuals into the street as often as possible. Birds that are constantly on a walk are the least susceptible to stress and fights in the house. Chickens and roosters graze in the fresh air and feed on fresh herbs, which improves immunity.
Those who prefer the second option and are not yet ready to breed birds on their own, when buying young animals, you need to plant the birds in a separate enclosure for quarantine for several days.
Useful Tips
Birds of the Partridge Brahma breed are not particularly picky. To increase egg production and collect more eggs, it is recommended to increase daylight hours to 16 hours. During the day, the birds will have enough daylight, and in the evening they will have to turn on an additional lighting... To do this, you need to purchase special lamps.Some breeders paint the lamps in different colors so that the birds do not see the blood vessels of their relatives in the light and do not peck at them.
Chicken paws should be treated with birch tar twice a month. This measure helps to get rid of insects, bedbugs and other parasites. Some farmers put a wide container outside and fill it with ash and sand. In this mixture, chickens can swim on their own, flounder and thereby clean off pests from their plumage. Ash can be added to the bedding. This trick will help chickens clean their feathers better. It is imperative to monitor the cleanliness of the poultry house and aviary.
It is necessary to carry out measures to disinfect the premises at least once a week. The feeder and drinkers should be cleaned daily. General cleaning should be carried out once a month. In this case, you can replace rotten bedding or perches, and completely disinfect the entire chicken coop. If you follow the simple tips for keeping, feeding and caring for Brama Partridge, you can easily grow beautiful and healthy birds even on your site.