Pros: sweet natured, large brown eggs, steady layers
Big sweeties!
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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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User Reviews: Jersey Giant
January 26, 2012 at 11:16 pm
January 21, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Pros: docile, good layers, do well in confinement, very cold hardy
Cons: none come to mind
Cons: none come to mind
I have seven Jersey Giants, 1 rooster and 6 hens. I love these birds. They are very cold hardy! We live where the temps dip to -60F at times. This is my first time having chickens and this was a great breed to start with. I haven't had any problems with them, they are all very healthy and friendly. We also have four chanteclers, purchased at the same time and they all get along real well.
January 12, 2012 at 12:41 pm
Pros: They're nice, and have their own personalitys
Cons: They're super heavy so you can't use them for showmanship
Cons: They're super heavy so you can't use them for showmanship
I own Jersey's. This is my fifth year now. Very docile and sweetheart chickens. If you're sad they come up to you and look at you. Mine like to be held the football carry, but they're so heavy! My Cockerel is about 11 pounds now 
January 12, 2012 at 6:00 pm
Pros: Gentle nature, very healthy
Cons: Healthy Appetite
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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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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