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Brown Egg Layers

Blue Jersey Giant

Brown eggsCalm, DocileHeat hardy
125Eggs / year
In brief

Large brown eggs, 10 to 13 lb at maturity, and a calm, docile temperament.

Breed specifications

Blue Jersey Giant at a glance

Temperament
Calm, Docile
Weight
10 to 13 lb
Eggs per year
125
Egg size
Large
Egg color
Brown
Heat hardy
Yes

Blue Jersey Giants, like their Black counterparts, are one of the largest and most impressive breeds of chicken. Their large, imposing size combined with their beautiful blue feathers makes the Blue Jersey Giant truly a one-of-a-kind bird. They are slow maturing, taking about 6 months to reach their full size and are moderate layers of brown eggs.

Fun fact: Large brown eggs.

More about Jersey Giants

Common questions

Blue Jersey Giant questions, answered

How many eggs does a Blue Jersey Giant lay?

About 125 large brown eggs per year.

How big do Blue Jersey Giants get?

Blue Jersey Giants weigh 10 to 13 lb at maturity.

What is a Blue Jersey Giant's temperament?

Calm, Docile.

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