Jersey Giant Chickens

Ney Jersey Giant Chicken

Breed Club Secretary

Rare Poultry Society
Richard Billson
Alexandra Cottage, 8 St Thomas's Road, Great Glen, Leicestershire,
LE8 OEG
UK

History

The Jersey Black Giants originated in New Jersey by crossing Black Javas, Dark Brahmas and Black Langshans. In recent years, Cornish blood was introduced in some strains. As the name implies the Jersey Giants are large and a very heavy fowl.

The Jersey White Giants were sports of the Black variety.

Characteristics

The Jersey Giant is a general purpose fowl for heavy meat and egg production. The color of the skin is yellow and the eggs shells are brown to dark brown.

Breed Tips

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Purpose

Dual

Classification

Heavy / Rare

Origin

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Egg Color

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Egg Numbers

180 per annum