Black Jersey Giant
The Black Jersey Giant is a large, hardy breed known for its impressive size, gentle temperament, and reliable egg production. As one of the heaviest chicken breeds, it was originally developed in the United States for both meat and egg production.
Key Features:
Appearance: Black Jersey Giants have solid black plumage with a slight greenish sheen. They are large, sturdy birds with broad chests, long bodies, and deep-set eyes. Roosters are particularly impressive, weighing up to 13-15 lbs, while hens typically weigh around 10-12 lbs.
Egg Production: Despite their size, Black Jersey Giants are excellent layers, producing large brown eggs. They are known for laying about 200-250 eggs per year, with some hens continuing to lay well into the winter months.
Temperament: Known for their calm, friendly, and docile nature, Black Jersey Giants are great for families and beginner chicken keepers. They are not as flighty or aggressive as some other large breeds and tend to be easy to handle.
Hardiness: Black Jersey Giants are hardy and adapt well to both hot and cold climates. Their size and thick feathers make them resilient in colder weather, while their calm disposition allows them to handle warmer conditions with ease.
Summary:
With their large size, friendly nature, and consistent egg production, Black Jersey Giants make excellent additions to backyard flocks. While they grow slowly, their docile temperament and impressive egg-laying abilities make them a favorite among chicken enthusiasts.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENT
There is a minimum requirement of 3 PER BREED on females. No minimum requirement on males only. This applies to local pick up orders that are pre-ordered.
SHIPPING POLICY
Orders are shipping February 5th through October 29th every Monday and Wednesday (excluding holidays). We will do everything we can to get your chicks scheduled based on your preferred ship month and week, however, there is no guarantee your order will arrive during that time. An email confirmation will be sent as soon as your order is reserved. If you have any date restrictions, please note them in the checkout page. Please read through our Guarantee and Policies for more information.
PICKUP POLICY
Orders made for local pickup will be available for pickup Friday & Saturday the week your order is scheduled. We will do everything we can to get your birds scheduled for pickup based on your preferred month and week, however, there is no guarantee your order will be available at that time. An email confirmation will be sent as soon as your order is scheduled. If you have any date restrictions, please note them in the checkout page.
Orders must be picked up the week they are scheduled. Any orders not picked up will not be rescheduled and will be considered abandoned. We do not offer refunds on abandoned orders. This applies to orders that are shorted (not all breeds hatched out as expected). On orders that are shorted, remaining chicks on order will need to be picked up as scheduled.
There is no guarantee of mortality or morbidity once poultry leaves our store. Be sure to check your box of chicks before you leave.
