Oklahoma Chickens
Brahma hen

Brahma

Gentle giant; calm and good with kids.

Breed Stats
Purpose
dual-purpose
Egg color
Brown
Eggs per year
150-200
Cold hardy
Yes
Heat hardy
No
Broodiness
medium

How It Does in Oklahoma

Outstanding in an ice storm — feathered legs and dense down handle Oklahoma winters better than almost any other breed — but that same feathering means Brahmas need real shade and airflow to get through a 100°F summer safely.