My Chicken Coop – The Jersey Giant!

In today’s article we will take a look at a breed of chicken that you also may wish to include in your chicken coup plan if you want a serious meat producer. This bird is the largest breed of chicken that originated in the United States, the “Jersey Giant.”

The Jersey Giant was developed in the 1870’s by Thomas and John Black in the great state of New Jersey. Back then there was a strong demand for heavy fowl. They wanted meat! These big buggers really fit the bill. They were cross bred from four large Asiatic breeds, Black Java’s,… Continue reading →