Disapointing egg size (jersey Giants)

[L&Schickens]

My JGs have been laying now for a while and the egg size is no biger (in fact smaller) them my EE and Leghorns eggs. What is the deal? why am I feeding these guys if they don't produce a good large egg?

They are NOT hatchery stock.

 

[PamsPride]

My BJG eggs are small still too. I am hoping they will get bigger soon! My BJG are 9 months old.

 

[L&Schickens]

That is about how old mine are that are laying now. I also have some that are younger and not laying yet.

 

[Master S.M.C]

How unfortunate, were did you all get them from.

 

[L&Schickens]

I got them from a breeder here in WA. Jim Lucas.

 

[PamsPride]

I have heard that it takes two years for the BJG to mature.

 

[hinkjc]

I was just going to say that...most large fowl don't show their true egg size until the second year.

 

[Master S.M.C]

Quote:
How much are you selling yours for if you still have them

 

[cgmccary]

Jersey Giants, Javas & Brahmas are all very slow growing breeds. This is the way these breeds are supposed to grow & develop whereas, say a Leghorn is a fast growing breed.

The JG, Java & Brahmas will have large eggs when the are older-- 2 years old.

I had a Brahma hen that didn't lay her first egg until she was a year old. her eggs became extra large after she was 2 years old.

Have some patience or research the breed. There are plenty of very fast growing breeds to choose from as well.

 

[rodriguezpoultry]

Count your blessings..LOL!

My Jersey Giants never gave me a single egg in 3 years of living on my plot.