{"product_id":"brahma-chickens","title":"Brahma Chickens","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrahma chickens are large, gentle birds known for their impressive size, feathered legs and calm temperament. They suit backyard chicken keepers who want friendly, attractive hens alongside a moderate supply of eggs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYoung hens, 6–8 weeks old: $75 each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePullets: $120 each. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Please call our Enfield store on \u003ca href=\"tel:0297475713\"\u003e02 9747 5713\u003c\/a\u003e before visiting to confirm availability. Please do not email or use live chat for chicken enquiries, as these are handled from a different location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Buy: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn-store purchase only. Chickens cannot be ordered or paid for through our website. No delivery is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStore Address:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56 Coronation Parade, Enfield NSW 2136, near Strathfield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal For: Families and backyard poultry keepers wanting calm, distinctive chickens, with enough room to accommodate a larger breed. Brahmas are particularly appealing if temperament and appearance matter as much as egg production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eWhat Makes Brahma Chickens Different?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge size: Standard Brahma hens typically grow to around 3.2–4.1 kg. They need more room than smaller breeds, including suitably sized coop entrances and nesting boxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle temperament: Brahmas are generally placid and can become comfortable with gentle, regular handling. Supervise children when handling these large birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeathered legs and feet: Their distinctive feathering makes them stand out, but requires clean, dry bedding and a well-drained run. Mud can collect around their foot feathers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate egg production: Hens lay tinted to light brown eggs and may continue laying through winter. They generally produce fewer eggs than commercial laying hens such as Isa Browns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlower development: Brahmas take longer to mature than commercial laying breeds. The 6–8-week-old hens will need several more months of growing before laying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroodiness: Some hens become broody and want to sit on eggs. Egg production usually pauses during this time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eAre Brahmas Right for Your Backyard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrahmas can be rewarding family chickens if you have a spacious, secure enclosure and enjoy keeping birds for their personality as well as their eggs. Their gentle nature makes them appealing companions, although individual temperaments vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your main priority is maximum egg production, or your coop is small, a lighter laying breed such as an Isa Brown may be more suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eCaring for Your Brahma Chickens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eHousing and Summer Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a secure, well-ventilated coop, a spacious run and protection from foxes and other predators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse sturdy, low perches that are easy for heavy birds to reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheir large bodies and heavy feathering mean they need particular attention during hot weather. Provide ample shade, airflow and fresh, cool drinking water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep bedding dry and check feathered feet regularly for mud build-up or injury.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed the 6–8-week-old birds a complete starter or grower feed appropriate to their age, following the feed manufacturer's directions. They are still growing and should not be fed layer pellets as their main diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMove to a suitable complete layer feed when they reach the appropriate laying stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrain, scraps and treats should not replace a balanced poultry diet. Fresh drinking water should always be available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eCompanionship and Introducing Young Birds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep chickens with compatible poultry companions. Introduce young birds gradually and protect them from bullying by established adult hens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003eChoosing Between Young Hens and Pullets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 6–8-week-old hens cost less upfront and allow you to raise them from a young age, but require more growing time before producing eggs. Pullets offer an older option; please ask the store about their age and laying stage rather than assuming they are ready to lay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung birds need dry, draught-protected shelter. Their need for extra warmth depends on feather development and overnight temperatures—ask our team about the birds you are taking home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EP Product","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46123667554483,"sku":"BCHICKS","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/6908\/0243\/files\/Brahma_Chickens_Hen_and_Rooster.png?v=1790679394","url":"https:\/\/petandgarden.com.au\/products\/brahma-chickens","provider":"Enfield Produce","version":"1.0","type":"link"}