Black Jersey Giant Chicken

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 1922
• TLC: Watch Status, Considered a sustainable heritage chicken breed.
• Breeder Farm Source: Cackle Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline/strain of production type (non exhibition type) Black Jersey Giant since 1979.