Black Jersey Giant
The Black Jersey Giant is the largest purebred chicken in the world, known for its impressive size, gentle personality, and dependable egg production. Originally developed in the United States, this majestic breed was created as a dual-purpose bird, offering both substantial meat quality and steady laying performance.
Despite their size, Jersey Giants are known for being exceptionally calm, friendly, and easy to handle, making them wonderful additions to family flocks and beginner setups. Hens lay 170–200 large to extra-large brown eggs per year, and their strong, hardy nature allows them to thrive in a variety of climates. They are especially cold-tolerant and do well in both free-range and confined environments.
Their striking black feathers with a green iridescent sheen make them a stunning visual standout in any flock. Although they grow slower and take longer to reach full size, their impressive stature and gentle nature make them a rewarding breed to raise.
Breed Highlights:
Egg Production: 170–200 large brown eggs annually
Temperament: Gentle, calm, and family-friendly
Climate Hardy: Excellent cold hardiness; adaptable overall
Feather Color: Glossy black with green iridescence
Body Type: Extra-large dual-purpose breed; slow maturing
Best For: Families, beginners, hobby farms, and flocks seeking a large, gentle breed
PICKUP POLICY
Chick orders at our Stansbury location are available for pickup on Saturdays. While we make every effort to fulfill your preferred pickup date, please note that we cannot guarantee your order will be ready on that specific day. Once your pickup date is confirmed, you will receive an email confirmation.
The Friday before your scheduled pickup, we will send a second confirmation email that includes your final order details, verification that your chicks hatched as expected, and any additional pickup instructions.
All orders must be picked up on the Saturday they are scheduled. Orders not picked up on their scheduled date are considered abandoned and will not be rescheduled or refunded.
If your order includes a shortage (a breed that did not hatch as expected), the remaining chicks on your order must still be picked up as scheduled. For any chicks unavailable due to a hatch shortage, you may choose one of the following options at pickup:
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Replace the shortage with chicks currently in stock, or
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Move the unavailable chicks to a future pickup date.
There is no guarantee of mortality or morbidity once the poultry leaves our store. Please carefully check your chicks before you leave.
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Quantity Discount 10+
