My Giant Rooster!

[Bullitt]

It is appropriate that you have your Jersey Giant rooster standing next to a turkey in the picture, because Jersey Giants were originally bred as a meat bird and to be a substitute for a turkey. The information I read stated that they take about 18 months to fully mature. Your rooster may still be growing.

Jersey Giant roosters are supposed to weight about 13 pounds. He is a big boy.

 

[GardenGal]

What a beauty! It's the little animals you have to watch out for. So no worries there

 

[ChickNhood]

That thing looks like it could take out some of the pitbulls in my neighborhood...think I could borrow him?

 

[Kuntry Klucker]

I'm not really sure about his weight. I'll have to weigh him. No, he is not aggressive at all! He is just a gentle giant.

He is a Gentle Giant, How sweet. Just more of him to love. He is very pretty, the jet black feathers next to his red comb really
make a handsome statement.

 

[canesisters]

Would there be a concern to have a roo that large if the hens weren't also Jersey Giants?? My little marans is so tiny (she had issues as a chick) that I'd be scared he'd squish her.

 

[The Red Rooster]

Would there be a concern to have a roo that large if the hens weren't also Jersey Giants?? My little marans is so tiny (she had issues as a chick) that I'd be scared he'd squish her.

Yes, I'd be careful with that (although I'm sure he couldn't actually breed them because of his size). I have a little belgian d'anver hen that is really tiny too. He breeds my other hens, but leaves her alone. He's really kind to her and gentle (as if he knows she's smaller).

 

[The Red Rooster]

That thing looks like it could take out some of the pitbulls in my neighborhood...think I could borrow him?

Lol! I don't think he would take out any pitbulls out. My tiny silkie rooster bosses him around and tells him what to do. He's just really "chicken" when it comes to fighting. Lol!

 

[Red Barn Farms]

Oh wow! He is a handsome lad! Where did you get him from?

 

[The Red Rooster]

It is appropriate that you have your Jersey Giant rooster standing next to a turkey in the picture, because Jersey Giants were originally bred as a meat bird and to be a substitute for a turkey. The information I read stated that they take about 18 months to fully mature. Your rooster may still be growing.

Jersey Giant roosters are supposed to weight about 13 pounds. He is a big boy.

Yes I read that on the internet. I can see how they would be a substitute for turkey meat. I'll really have to weigh him to see how heavy he is. He would be a pretty impressive boy if he is still growing!

 

[The Red Rooster]

Oh wow! He is a handsome lad! Where did you get him from?

I got him from a lady that had too many chickens and was selling some. The real nice thing about him is that he was free and the only jersey giant left at her place!