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The Jersey Giant is the largest chicken variety (roosters average 13 lbs., hens average 11 lbs.). This breed was originally called the Jersey Black Giant, being named after its developers, the Black brother, in the 1870s in New Jersey. The breeds used in development of the Jersey Giant were Orpingtons, Javas, and Langshans. These birds are rugged, and are slow growers, putting on their frames the first year and then filling out in the second. Because they are a slow-growing variety, they have lost some of their popularity. This breed is known to be very friendly and get on well with other varieties of birds and pets. Australorps are often confused with Jersey Giants, and you can tell the difference by their legs. Jersey Giants’ legs are black, the bottoms of their feet being yellow. Australorps’ legs are black, the bottoms being pinkish-white.

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Breed Purpose
Dual Purpose
Comb
Single
Broodiness
Seldom
Climate Tolerance
Cold
Egg Productivity
Medium
Egg Size
Large
Egg Color
Light Brown
Breed Temperament
Friendly,Easily handled,Calm,Docile
Breed Colors/Varieties
Black, White, Blue, Splash
Breed Size
Large Fowl

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April 27, 2012 at 1:39 pm
Arjay-chicken
Reviewed by Arjay-chicken
Pros: Big Brown Eggs. Just plain Beautiful flow.
Cons: Large space to roam and bigger coop.

Ours are going on 6-weeks old and are bigger than our friends. His is reds and black rock mix and 10 weeks old and ours are already 2X's bigger than his.  I can pick them up still and pet them. They love food. We give it freely all day long. Keep food out there at all times.  We also have Reds and black rock.They are now 11 years old. And they still lay eggs. Looking to retiree them. lol      We do not keep a rooster with them anymore.  

  Mt.Healthy Hatchery, Ohio  - -  Jersey Giants. early pack -$6.00 - 26 hens $2.84- 1 rooster $1.80 - $9.00 shipping

April 19, 2012 at 7:32 am
Coos NH
Reviewed by Coos NH
Pros: good bird
Cons: none

mine cluck a lot. They are good in confinement, they are alert while free ranging and always see the cat coming before the others do. They are the first to run to me when I come outside with scratch feed for the yard and they are not at all scared to approach you. I cant hold them they wont allow it. They are large birds that do well in the cold and in the heat. Great layers. I would have them again if I lost them for any reason. Their feathers are a crazy irridescent Blue / Green in the bright sun light !

April 10, 2012 at 3:29 pm
silverfox0786
Reviewed by silverfox0786
Pros: n/a
Cons: n/a

Would Love to get this bread again they are so call

January 12, 2012 at 6:00 pm
TaylorHobbyFarms
Reviewed by TaylorHobbyFarms
Pros: Gentle nature, very healthy
Cons: Healthy Appetite

The Jersey Giant is very impressive with its large stature and gentle disposition.  I love how healthy and resiliant they are, even the chicks are full of spunk from the get go.  Their downfall would be they have a very good appetite and you should be prepared to feed them well, especially during the first few months.

 

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Article: Jersey Giant

Chicken Breed Info:

Breed Purpose: Dual Purpose
Comb: Single
Broodiness: Seldom
Climate Tolerance: Cold

General Egg Info:

Egg Productivity: Medium
Egg Size: Large
Egg Color: Light Brown

Breed Temperament:

Friendly,Easily handled,Calm,Docile

Breed Colors / Varieties:

Black, White, Blue, Splash

Breed Details:

This breed is a pleasure to have around the farm. They are gorgeous, quite large (roosters attain an average weight of 13 lbs.), the roosters have a very pretty crow, and they have very good egg production.

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