Jersey Giants thread for pictures and discussion

[Wynette]

Good morning, Soaring!

No, the only thing I've ever crossed my Jerseys on is some Isa Brown hens (production reds). The offspring is just gorgeous, most are quite a bit larger than their mommas and they lay fantastically well. Only reason I've done this is so that my "back-up" boy has something to do - HA!

 

[Soaring Chicks]

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Good morning.
If the older ones are still in with the jg's this spring I may hatch a few eggs just to see.
How much longer do I have to wait for the jg's to start laying?
April & may hatches . I have to admit that I am starting to "chop at the bit" waiting to get my first jg egg.

I know they will lay when ready but just need a start time to look for.

 

[Wynette]

They will probably wait until spring, is my guess. I had only a couple of mine begin laying before the days began to get shorter; the rest I'm sure will not be laying until spring. Let them mature....the longer they wait to lay, the less lay issues you'll have in the long run. I understand what you mean, though! It's always exciting when you get those first few eggs!

 

[mahalo4]

Just hatched 20 new giants from a well known breeder nice chicks couple brown birds & a couple birds coming up.

 

[Soaring Chicks]

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What is the brown chick? Almost looks like my blrw chicks.
Nice jg's .

 

[mahalo4]

Its a giant it happens every once in a while but we got 4 like it this time!! last time I gave it away to a friend & it turned into a huge beautiful black roo!!

 

[Soaring Chicks]

now that would be a cool jg! one in chocolate color.

 

[mahalo4]

I know wouldnt it be they are 2 weeks old now will shoot a couple pics and watch their progress!! That blue roo is huge you just cant tell from the pic he is camera shy a pain to get any good shot. We have about 6 really nice girls coming up got rid of the high tails, & have some really nice lacing on a couple dark blues. Your birds are looking good. how much fore some turkey eggs for hatching?

 

[Soaring Chicks]

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Im not sure they are only 6 months old right. I cant wait till they start to lay. I'm sure we can work something out when they do start to lay and breed.
their really nice turkeys. they are about 3 ft tall already and every bit of 20 lbs. will know for sure Tues when my hubby takes them to get ready for thanksgiving dinner.
Thanks im happy with my birds.

 

[mahalo4]

Awesome just let me know!! sorry We were outside with a fire & Drinks!!