Jersey Giant
This chicken is supersized! The Jersey Giant, as its name implies, was developed in New Jersey and is a true giant of the chicken world. Although created as a dual-purpose fowl (valued for both meat and eggs), it isn't used on commercial farms because it takes 6 months for them to grow to full size, whereas commercial strains can reach their desired size as early as 5 weeks of age. The Jersey Giant is good-natured and hens are decent brown egg layers.
Origins/History:
American
Large Fowl
Very Heavy (8+ lbs)
Rare
Dual
Officially recognized colors: Black and White. Unofficial: Blue, Splash
Egg Facts:
Good (3/wk)
Brown
X-Large
Fancy Features:
Single Comb
No
No
4
Suitability to Backyard Life:
Yes
Bears confinement well
Yes
No
Docile and easygoing
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