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Brown Egg Layers

White Jersey Giant

Brown eggsDocile, Easy GoingCold hardyHeat hardy
240Eggs / year
In brief

Large brown eggs, 8 to 9 lb at maturity, and a docile, easy going temperament.

Breed specifications

White Jersey Giant at a glance

Temperament
Docile, Easy Going
Weight
8 to 9 lb
Eggs per year
240
Egg size
Large
Egg color
Brown
Cold hardy
Yes
Heat hardy
Yes

When created, the White Jersey Giant was the result of merging the genetics of several large breeds. This breed grows slowly but eventually are a third larger than most other heavy breeds. This breed has an impressive hen that lays about 240 extra-large eggs annually. When younger, the birds will mature relatively quick, but tend to reach marketable meat weight slower than other breeds.

Fun fact: Large brown eggs.

More about Jersey Giants

Common questions

White Jersey Giant questions, answered

How many eggs does a White Jersey Giant lay?

About 240 large brown eggs per year.

How big do White Jersey Giants get?

White Jersey Giants weigh 8 to 9 lb at maturity.

What is a White Jersey Giant's temperament?

Docile, Easy Going.

Is the White Jersey Giant cold and heat hardy?

The White Jersey Giant is cold hardy and heat hardy.

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