Description

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This very heavy white variety of the Jersey Giant breed was developed from white sports of the Black Giants, and is a comparative newcomer to the ranks of purebred standard chickens. As the name implies, it is primarily a meat bird of extra large frame. A little slower to mature than Rocks, Reds, and other more common heavy breeds, it will eventually surpass them in size and weight.

Yellow skin color and white plumage make an easy fowl to dress. Distinctive features in addition to size are the dark willow color of shanks and toes, and the very dark brown eye. Mature hens are very large and good layers of brown eggs.

Baby chicks are a real smoky gray varying from almost black to quite light. The adult birds have a tendency to show some dark or gray ticking on an occasional feather, and both the chick and adult color are the result of the fairly recent development of this variety from the Black Giants.

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Why not add some baby Jersey White Giants chickens to your backyard flock? These gentle giants are great birds to have around. They are friendly, smart, and gorgeous. They are a favorite at shows as well.

Cold is not a problem with the White Giants. They are fine with it, and in fact, are noted and admired for being very hardy birds. They do tend to eat a lot but you have to expect that with large birds who want to stay warm.

Production: The Jersey White Giants are great to have if you want your eggs extra-large. Their eggs range in color from medium tan to dark brown. They are good, solid egg producers.

Temperament: Jersey White Giants are noted for their easygoing temperaments. These birds are not aggressive at all and are friendly with children and adults. In fact, if you want to let your children learn hands-on about the joyful work involved with backyard chickens, this is the breed you want to have.

History: The Jersey Giant is an American breed that was started by brothers John and Thomas Black in the 19th century. Their goal was to replace the turkey as meat poultry. That’s why they bred these birds to be so large. The Jersey Giant takes the award for being the largest purebred chicken breed in the entire world.

The Black brothers began breeding these chickens in New Jersey in the 1880s. The chicks tend to be slow growers, so don’t worry that anything is wrong. Eventually, your baby Jersey White Giant chickens are going to outgrow all the other chickens.

Color Description: Jersey Giants come in white, black, and blue. The chicks hatch wearing a tuxedo of color, with smokey blue or black all along their bodies, and a yellow stripe underneath. Black chicks will grow to be black, while the smokey colored chicks will grow up to be white Jersey Giants.

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Body Type: The White Giants is a big bird that starts off slow. Their muscles start to build around their ninth month, and from then on it is slow and steady progress. They will reach their full size by the time they are 24 months old.

Weights: Rooster 13 lbs, Hen 10 lbs, Cockerel 11 lbs, Pullet 8 lbs