Chicken Dual Purpose, Jersey Giant, White (min order 15)
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- WhiteJerseyGiant-G
Description
Minimum Pre-Order Quantity: 15 Chicken chicks (mix match any Chicken breeds, excluding Bantams)
For orders less than the species' minimums, please stop by our Loretto, Elk River, Stillwater, Forest Lake or Maple Plain stores (see all locations HERE). Stores will have live chicks in store starting in March. In store chick breeds will rotate throughout the season.
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Details
When created, the White Jersey Giant was the result of merging the genetics of several large breeds. This breed grows slowly but eventually are a third larger than most other heavy breeds. This breed has an impressive hen that lays about 240 extra-large eggs annually. When younger, the birds will mature relatively quick, but tend to reach marketable meat weight slower than other breeds.
Purpose: Dual-Purpose
Production: 240 X-Large Brown Eggs/Year
Temperament: Docile, Easy Going
Mature Weight: 8-9 lbs.
Hardiness: Cold and Heat Hardy
Broodiness: Occasionally
Comb Type: Single Comb
More Information
| Mature Weight Male | 8-9 lbs. |
|---|---|
| Mature Weight Female | 8-9 lbs. |
| Breed Type | Chick - Standard Layers |
| Egg Color(s) | Brown |
| Eggs Per Year (Approx.) | 200-250 |
| Egg Size | X-Large |