JavaThe lovely and rare Java is an old dual-purpose breed developed in America from Asian stock, and they are the oldest American breed aside from the Dominique. In fact, the Java was used as a foundation to develop many American breeds, including popular favorites like the Rhode Island Red and the Plymouth Rock. Javas have large single combs and sport black beaks, shanks and toes. They are calm and bear confinement well, but are also excellent foragers. Like the Speckled Sussex, Javas are particularly suited to small backyard flocks where a genuinely good dual purpose bird is needed. Origins/History: American Large Fowl & Bantam Heavy (7-8 lbs) Rare Dual Black, Mottled, White
Egg Facts: Good (3/wk) Brown Large
Fancy Features: Single Comb No No 4
Suitability to Backyard Life: Hardy in winter Not especially heat hardy Bears confinement well Yes Yes Calm, easily handled, docile
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