White Jersey Giant

White Jersey Giant The White Jersey Giant chicken was developed in Burlington County, New Jersey, during the 1880s. Renowned for its impressive size, this breed takes a bit more time to reach full maturity compared to others but eventually surpasses most in both weight and stature. As the largest of the dual-purpose chicken breeds, the White Jersey Giant is highly prized for its meat production. Recognized by the American Standard of Perfection since 1947, this breed is characterized by its willow-colored or nearly black legs and toes. The chicks start off as a smoky gray color but mature into striking white-feathered adults. The development of the White Jersey Giant involved combining the genetics of several large breeds, creating a chicken that grows at a slower pace but ultimately becomes about one-third larger than most other heavy breeds. The hens are particularly noteworthy, laying around 240 extra-large eggs annually. While these birds mature relatively quickly in their early