Poultry Breed Facts: Jersey Giant

The Jersey Giant is known for its size. At one time, it was not uncommon for roosters to be caponized (castrated) so they would grow to enormous sizes - up to 20 pounds. This dual purpose bird excels as a meat bird but is not popular as a commercial broiler due to its poor feed-to-meat conversion. For meat production, these birds typically reach harvestable size at about eight to nine months of age. Due to their large frame, the Jersey Giant is often used as a roasting bird. The hens produce very large brown eggs and tend to not only lay more eggs than other breeds, they also tend to have a longer laying season.

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Poultry Breed: Jersey Giant