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The White Jersey Giant chicken was originated in Burlington County in the State of New Jersey during the 1880’s. A good heavy breed but slower to grow than some breeds before surpassing them in weight and size. It is the largest of the dual purpose chicken and excels as a meat chicken. These chickens were admitted to the American Standard of Perfection in 1947 and both varieties noted for willow colored or nearly black legs and toes. The chicks are Smokey gray but feather out white.
Category: Brown Egg Layers
Breed Facts
- Poultry Show Class: American Class
- Weights: Hen—-10 lbs Rooster——–13 lbs
Pullet—-8 lbs Cockerel——-11 lbs - Purpose and Type: Primary production, Egg Laying & Pet/Secondary meat source
- Egg Shell Color: Brown
- Egg Production: 180-260 eggs per year. (estimates only, see FAQ)
- Egg Size: Medium
- Temperament: Docile
- Gender Accuracy: 80-85%
- Fertility Percentage: 65-80%
- Broody: Setter
- Mating Ratio: 9 Females to 1 Male
- Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
- Country of Origin: United States, New Jersey
- APA: Yes, Recognized by the Standard of Perfection in 1947
- ALBC: Watch Status, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed.
- Breeder Farm Source: Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline/strain of pure White Jersey Giant Chickens since 1982.
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