What's the BIGGEST breed?

[Luke 13V34]

What breed of chicken is the biggest? I know some of those cornish crosses get fat, but they have a lot of problems because of it. So I want to know if anyone knows the biggest breeds that are natural growers, and not meant for food only because they are too fat to function and have heart attacks after 3 months...

 

[Michael OShay]

The largest standard breed is the Jersey Giant with roosters typically averaging 13 lbs. and hens 10 lbs. Brahmas and Cochins average almost as heavy.

 

[Luke 13V34]

The largest standard breed is the Jersey Giant with roosters typically averaging 13 lbs. and hens 10 lbs. Brahmas and Cochins average almost as heavy.

Thanks Michael! I was thinking Jersey Giants, but I was not sure. And I had no idea that standard breed Cochins were big, since I only raised their mini versions.

 

[Michael OShay]

Thanks Michael! I was thinking Jersey Giants, but I was not sure. And I had no idea that standard breed Cochins were big, since I only raised their mini versions.

You're welcome. Standard sized Cochins are very large chickens and look even bigger than they are because of the massive amount of feathers and fluff that they have.