My son just brought me over 5 black Jersey Giant chicks

[Ken H]

I have been looking for a couple of Jersey Giants for a year or so now. I had zero warning (father's day present) and my brooder is already in use with with some 10 week old ISA Browns, Eee gads!!! I built another brooder quick time. These new chicks are really cute but I hope they are all hens. Here's a picture of the little darlings.

 

[sequoiacyclist]

Awww...congrats on your Fathers Day present! I have thought about getting some giants too. There is something alluring about having large chickens.

Hah!

 

[drafthorse39]

How cute! That one in the pic is already looking a tad rooster-ish though :\\

 

[theoldchick]

Lucky you! I'll be looking for black giants come next spring!

 

[babyblue]

I see three hens and one roo so far in your pic.

 

[D'Angelo N Va.]

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I was thinking the same thing.....but either way....Congrats..you got a wonderful gift. and besides, you will need a rooster to keep the eggs pure (thinking they will be seperated) and then you can sell us your eggs or baby chickes next year..

 

[dragonlair]

Congrats on having a son who gives cool gifts! Those a nice looking chicks. Just how giant do Jersey Giants get?

 

[Ken H]

Jersey Giant hens average 8-12 lbs. Roosters are bigger. If casterated (made into a capon) the birds can reach 20 lbs.

 

[highcountrychickens]

What a great Son!!! I have Jersey Giants, and just adore them! Gentle, not neurotic, excellent layers, ... oo are you in for some fun! Congratulations, and happy Father's Day!!

 

[gettinaclue]

Congrats on you BJGs!!!

I have a WJG that we picked up as a mystery chick when we got our flock of 10. She is the running fav at my house. Even above the 2 Buff Orpingtons!!
Your son does give great gifts!