Brahma Bantam
Bantam Brahma chickens are like the mini versions of the larger Brahmas, bringing all the best traits of the breed in a compact size. They are exceptionally friendly and gentle, making them fantastic pets.
Good with most
This breed generally gets along well with most others, but some more delicate breeds may not mix well with hybrids or more aggressive types.
100-150 Small White PA
This breed will lay up to 150 Small white coloured eggs per year, they are not known for being overly broody.
Make great pets
This breed make wonderful pets for both adults and children, they will have a docile nature and will be easy to handle, they will enjoy human interaction and company.
Character
Bantam Brahmas are such lovely little birds, they make excellent pets for children as they are very friendly and docile. Well suited to our British climate they can even lay well through the winter
months.
They have a gentle nature and are not a bully bird, they can be mixed with almost any other breed including tiny delicate bantams. Perfect as pets they make wonderful garden companions.
Sutability
Bantam Brahma chickens are perfect for first time chicken keeper, they don’t need a lot of room and are very sweet natured. They can be kept in smaller enclosures and are happy in a back garden coop. They can also be left free roaming and are equally suited to foraging, however, due to their fathered feet you will need to keep on top of their foot hygiene and husbandry during wet periods. They will enjoy being with you when you are in the garden and will potter about with you. They can fly so can manage a house with a ladder or a ramp.
History
The Brahma is said to originate from China, having been exported to the U.S.A in the 1840s. The original breed was known as the “Shanghai” bird as it was first documented as being brought in from the docks in Shanghai. The bird was originally used for meat but was developed in the States as a laying hen and ornamental breed. In 1852 the bird now known as the Brahma was exported to the U.K. The bantam Brahmas are also an older breed, after a failed attempt in England, the breed came into its own in Germany. They can lay through the winter and produce up to 150 smallish sized light brown eggs a year and are not known for being overly broody, they have a life expectancy of up to 8 years.
Silver Warren Cheshire Poultry of Tarporley
Silver Warren Farm, Tiverton Heath, Tarporley, CW6 9HN