Brahma size vs Orpington

[Ginmary]

I have 2 Buff Brahmas and 1 Lavender Orpington that were all hatched approx May 20, 2024 (9 1/2 months). I got the Brahmas because I wanted large chickens. As of now, the Brahmas are the same size as the Orpington. Will they grow more? Or, did I get dud Brahmas (as far as size, I still love them) or a giant Orpington? They were labeled as just Brahmas not Bantams (Do they have bantam Brahmas?)

 

[Rose the Legbar]

Feed store/large hatchery Brahmas never get to their standard bred counterpart’s weight. Especially with the larger breeds, their weights are drastically different than standard bred birds. If your girls are under a year then yes, they still have some growing to do. If they are older than a year, they are basically fully grown.
Also yes, there are bantam Brahmas!

 

[Ginmary]

I’m hoping to get some Jersey Giant pulleys this weekend from the same place. We’ll see how they turn out…..

 

[Rose the Legbar]

I’m hoping to get some Jersey Giant pulleys this weekend from the same place. We’ll see how they turn out…..

Are they from a breeder or feed store? Any feed store or hatchery chicks will not get to a large size as they are bred specifically for egg production.

 

[Ginmary]

feed store Animals and Gardens Unlimited in NJ

 

[ChaosMom]

Maybe this is a related question: what are Light Brahmas? Lighter in weight (but not bantams), lighter in color, something else?

 

[Penpal]

Light Brahmas are white with black markings.

My Brahma hen from a breeder of prize winners was noticeably larger than the tractor supply hens.

 

[Amer]

feed store Animals and Gardens Unlimited in NJ

Those won't grow very big. I've had hatchery Jersey Giants and their size was quite unimpressive. Any large breed from an exhibition breeder would be bigger than the "Jersey Giants" I got from a hatchery.

 

[Amer]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...kens-black-and-lavender.1306267/post-21289204
Perhaps this could help.

 

[Amer]

Also, I should mention an Orpington is also a very large breed, only a pound or two smaller than a Brahma.