Founding Flocks, Part 5: The Jersey Giant

Some Founding Flocks breeds get by on their looks The Jersey Giant gets by on sheer size Developed in New Jersey in the late 1800s, it is exactly what the name promises: the biggest chicken most backyard Keepers will ever raise Part five of our Founding Flocks series belongs to the gentle giant of the American backyard

Top 3 Takeaways

  • Built to be the biggest Developed in New Jersey specifically to be one of the largest breeds in the country, and it still holds that reputation today
  • Slow and steady Jersey Giants take

Jersey Giant Chickens: Big, Mellow Backyard Birds

If you want a backyard bird that turns heads and stays calm while doing it, the Jersey Giant chicken is hard to beat True to the name, this is one of the largest chicken breeds in the world, yet Jersey Giants are famous for being gentle, easygoing, and wonderfully easy to handle They lay big brown eggs, shrug off cold winters, and settle into a small flock without the drama you get from flightier breeds Whether you are drawn to their size, their mellow personality, or their rich history, the Jersey Giant has a lot going for it

Black Jersey Giants: The Gentle Giant of the Backyard Flock

If you have ever wanted a chicken that is big, beautiful, and surprisingly sweet, Black Jersey Giants deserve a spot at the top of your list These birds are the largest purebred chicken in the United States, yet their size is matched only by their calm, friendly nature I have raised plenty of breeds over the years, and the Black Jersey Giants remain one of my all-time favorites They are majestic to look at, gentle to handle, and they lay some seriously impressive eggs If I had to rename them, I would call them the Gentle Black Jersey Giants,

Brahma Chickens: The Gentle Giants of the Backyard Flock

Today we are talking about one of my all-time favorite breeds Who am I kidding, it feels like every breed is my favorite! But if you are looking for a sweet, affectionate, and hardy bird, the Brahma chicken is hard to beat These gentle giants are excellent egg layers with calm personalities, and they come in beautiful varieties that turn any backyard into a postcard I keep six of them in my coop, from full-size hens down to the tiniest Bantams, and they are some of the friendliest birds I have ever raised