Purpose and Type:Â Egg Laying, Meat, Broody Hens, Pet
Egg Shell Color:Â Brown
Egg Production: 180-240 eggs per year (estimates only, see FAQ)
Egg Size:Â Medium-Large
Temperament:Â Docile
Gender Accuracy:Â 85-90%
Fertility Percentage:Â 65-80%
Broody:Â Setter
Mating Ratio:Â 8 Females to 1 Male
Roost Height:Â 2 to 4 feet
Country of Origin:Â Asia
APA:Â Not recognized by the Standard of Perfection
Description
The unusual plumage of the Isabel Brahma chicken is a stunning combination of pale golden and lavender feathering. The lovely pastel plumage on such a large and stately bird creates a truly impressive sight.
Brahmas are the second largest breed of chicken, after Jersey Giants. And individual Brahmas have the potential to grow even larger.
The dual-purpose Brahma has a wide body, broad head, short beak, beetle brow, and feathered legs. These are slow-growing, meaty chickens that are easy to confine, since they are too heavy to fly well.
With their large size, tightly held feathers, and small pea comb they are exceptionally winter hardy. And the hens are especially good winter layers of brown-shell eggs.
Despite their large size and the fierce appearance as a result of their beetle brow, Isabel Brahma chickens are surprisingly quiet and gentle. They get along with people, young and old, and with other chicken breeds. They neither bully the more timid breeds nor are they easily intimidated by aggressive breeds.
Even though Brahmas have appeared in the American Standard of Perfection since 1874, the Isabel variety is not yet listed. The Isabel color is also sometimes called Isabella.
The elegant Isabel Brahma provides a rare combination of usefulness as a egg-and-meat breed, ornamental beauty, and quality companionship. The Isabel Brahma chicken is an amazing addition to any backyard flock.
In addition to our Isabel Brahmas, be sure to check out other Brahma varieties, both large and bantam, offered here at Cackle Hatchery®.
