This West Coast line of Dark Brahmas is of unmistakable quality – noted for their size, temperament, bright silver base color, and distinct markings. Customers have been showing and winning with these birds across the United States. The Dark (Silver Penciled) Brahma is a heritage bird recognized in the first published breed standard in 1874. This line boasts the multiple silvering genetic factors that produce the bright silver hackle and wings in the males, and silver white base color in the females.  These birds exhibit the great size and bone structure that the Brahmas are known for and are incredibly docile and easy to work with. I work each generation to enhance the open tails, tight comb and wattles, and long saddle feathers that are the finishing touches of a well-bred Brahma. A stunning bird in its own right, Dark Brahmas of this quality can also be used to improve other patterned brahmas such as Partridge, Silver Laced, and even the fully melanized varieties – Black and Blue. Because these Dark Brahmas are offered only from my top matings and their productive season each spring is short, supply is limited. I do not keep a waitlist and orders will generally be filled in the order they are paid, chick availability and weather permitting.
 
I began offering started chicks in 2019 as an alternative to adult birds after a series of USPS rate increases made shipping large birds more cost prohibitive. This is a rare opportunity to purchase started chicks from my top, cutting-edge matings from proven lines that have been handed down by generations of Master Breeders. Chicks offer an opportunity for the buyer to select from a larger number of birds for their breeding and show programs. While I can’t guarantee they’ll all be show winners – you’ll be working with my best genetics and have the same opportunity to raise a show champion from them as I do. Each shipment will include an extra chick. Groups of mixed-color chicks (breeder’s choice)  are easier to fill and so may be filled sooner. Chicks are approximately three weeks at time of shipping and are straight-run. I am offering chicks in groups of 6, 8, and 12 – large quantities may be available upon request.