Jersey Giants thread for pictures and discussion

[Lightfoote]

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Your so cute!

Hmmm...yeah, and I'm handy around the house and kitchen, and I clean up okay too!

Lightfoote

 

[mrheinz77]

I have two Jersey Giants and waiting on eggs from Bobbi Pronto to be shipped next week. I was hoping for a pair, but I think I have a pair of cockerels. I bought them at a swap the beginning of June. I'm guessing they hatched mid April. I've been told you notice a lot more about your birds when you take pictures. The following are pictures of my JG. The larger one only has one large wattle. It almost looks like the other one was damaged. What do you think? If it wasn't damaged, would it be passed onto offspring?

Thanks,
Jim

 

[A1Blues]

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Hi! One needs to avoid also bright orange eyes on a Jersey giants and should try to breed dark brown eyes. Keep in mind there are always birds in ones flock that do not meet the Standard of Perfection (SOP) When a breeder focuses on one breed it is easier to strive towards perfection just as we have only 1 breed. Having many breeds also takes up facilities. We strive for "Quality" over "Quantity". When you are trying to purchase new lines be careful as you can spend years breeding out unwanted characteristics. Yes yellow under the foot is want you want to strive for. It is OK to line breed as some of the best birds come from these breedings. While I don't have a SOP in front of me, I can say I do not care for giants with huge combs on them and I do not care for cocks or hens with big floppy combs either. When you have something that large it is likely during freezing temps. these combs can be damaged by frost bite. For many years we have strived in producing some of the nicest laced blues available out there. Should I say we have been told this In order to have nice lacing you have to breed for darker blues/black feathering in the saddle feathers, neck etc. on your cocks. You want to avoid silver colors & strive for darker edges on the feathers of birds. One can develop an eye or standard for yourself & cull according. I will say that a breeder should look at the whole bird before culling. If the bird has very many strikes then it is out in my program. If a bird has a minor flaw, but yet has gorgeous lacing then this bird will be bred to a mate that provides a good match. Check out our website to see our photos and price list at http://www.mariasjerseygiants.com We sell hatching eggs, chicks, started birds, and adults throughout the year & yes we do breed blacks and splash too , however our primary focus has always been to excel in show quality birds with the ability to not only be competitive in 4-H shows, but also excel in APA shows. We are pleased to hear from all of you folks that attend APA shows. Contact us for further questions. We have only touched on a few things. The SOP listed in an earlier post is always good to follow as well. A big thanks to all that have purchased hatching eggs & or birds in year 2011. Thanks to all of you. Maria Hall

 

[A1Blues]

The link above does not work so if you want to check our Black, Blue, Splash Jersey giants type in www.mariasjerseygiants.com or type in the words separate in your browser to search for the website by typing in Maria's Jersey Giants. I do not post very often so I am not an expert on getting the links to work. Thanks Maria Hall

 

[kathyinmo]

Hello Maria!

 

[A1Blues]

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Hi I would not get in a hurry to cull these birds as in most cases with maturity the legs will darken up. Also it appears that with splash colors one might have more of a willow color (greenish/yellow tones) in their legs. The lighter the bird the lighter the legs in most cases. Do avoid pink under the foot , but strive toward yellow under the foot. Hope this helps. Let the birds mature some, take some photos and observe later as they mature! www.mariasjerseygiants.com

 

[kathyinmo]

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Hi I would not get in a hurry to cull these birds as in most cases with maturity the legs will darken up. Also it appears that with splash colors one might have more of a willow color (greenish/yellow tones) in their legs. The lighter the bird the lighter the legs in most cases. Do avoid pink under the foot , but strive toward yellow under the foot. Hope this helps. Let the birds mature some, take some photos and observe later as they mature! www.mariasjerseygiants.com

Really? You think there is a possibility that the yellow won't extend up the legs as they mature, like it appears now? My birds from you never had this yellow in the legs. Only on the bottom of the feet, not into the legs. Well, I will let them mature a bit longer and see how it goes. Thanks for the advice!

 

[fifelakelooper]

Hi Maria!

I have noticed the yellow/willow color going up the legs of my splashes so that is good to know!
The one picture posted earlier almost looked like there was a hole in the wattle?? I can't imagine it being born that way...it would seem more likely it got wounded/damaged somehow to me.

 

[Soaring Chicks]

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I just wanted to say hello &

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Also to this thread. Thank you for your insight to the breed and I (we) look forward for more from you.

 

[mrheinz77]

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When I look at the bird it looks like the wattle may have been grabbed and torn at a young age. I just noticed this on him a week or so ago. I guess you have a little more time to notice things when the cows get moved and you have fewer chores.
Thanks for your input.
Jim