ier 4 Highlights
Light Brahma
Welbar
First Developed by H. Humphreys in the 1940's, Welbar's are a cross between Welsummers and 
Barred Rocks. They are an Autosexing breed with the hens looking like barred Welsummers and 
the rooster having a Crele plumage pattern. Chicks are dark brown with light red streaks down the 
back. The head, chest and abdomen are light red. They have a single comb and clean, yellow legs 
and feet. 
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Brahmas originated in India from a cross between Malays and Cochins and were originally known 
as Chittagongs, Gray Shanghais and Brahma Pootras. Light Brahma chicks have gray backs with 
yellow heads, wing tips and chests. They have pea combs and feathered legs and toes. Adult Light 
Brahmas have a columbian plumage pattern and fully feathered shanks and toes. The head is 
silvery white, and the hackle feathers are greenish black laced with silvery white. The front of the 
neck, breast, body and back is white. The main tail is black, and coverts are laced with silvery 
white. They are considered a dual-purpose bird that lays brown eggs, but they are mainly kept for 
their unique appearance.

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