knackered Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Hi, I quite like the idea of getting some Brahmas to add to my flock but i'm assuming that i couldn't fit them in an eglu - or maybe just 2? What sort of house / run do they need, i'd be happy for them to roam around the garden as they can't escape so easily (from what i've read) and i don't think the cat would even try and catch one. Thanks Vikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Hi Some people on here do have them. Tom123, don't you have one or two? Or did I imagine it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knackered Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 thanks - hope someone comes along soon. I've been on google but i can't seem to find much information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 Hi there I wouldn't keep large Brahmas in an Eglu personally although I know people do. For 2-3 Brahma hens I would recommend a 3ft square house with a lot of headroom and a low, wide perch, biggg nest boxes (roughly 12-14 inches square) and a large pop hole. Good luck Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knackered Posted August 28, 2010 Author Share Posted August 28, 2010 Thanks Tom. If they were kept in a WIR how much space would they need? Thanks Vikki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted August 28, 2010 Share Posted August 28, 2010 2 Brahmas, probably about 2m x 2m? Depends on the FR time but any more is obviously better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted August 29, 2010 Share Posted August 29, 2010 I have four LF brahmas and they live happily in the cubes which are inside a 5x7mtr w-i-r. I also have two cochins and the rest - see signature! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 I have looked after a brahma for a friend who was on holiday, and it fitted in my spare Eglu OK, but I doubt you'd get more than 2 in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knackered Posted August 30, 2010 Author Share Posted August 30, 2010 Thanks for the replies - i'll be making plans to take over the garden and fill it with chickens without my husband and children noticing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted August 30, 2010 Share Posted August 30, 2010 The cube would be a better bet for Brahmas, as they are HUGE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
