Japanese Bantams

Japanese Bantams are show birds and pets. Technically a bantam is not a miniature version of a standard bird. A true bantam, for example, the Japanese Bantam has but one size.   They are warm-weather fowl, they function best in warm, clean confinement. They love to forage in the lawn and do so without damaging the garden or yard. They help rid the soil of insects and weed seeds. Although small, Japanese Bantams have all the character and color of a standard size fowl. Japanese Bantams also has a voice equal to a standard chicken. The rooster can make a very loud and shrill noise. Japanese Bantams can live thirteen years and will give a family many years of fun filled enjoyment.   Japanese Bantams have ...

Java

Javas are dual-purpose chickens. They excel in meat production and Java hens lays two, medium brown eggs a week. By commercial standards they mature slowly; however, their maturation rates prove sufficient for the small scale farmer. Given their large size, the backyard farmer can butcher a young cockerel and still have a respectable-size, table bird for a family. Their black pin feathers serve as quality control indicators over the plucking process by showing missed feathers.   They do best in warm weather. In colder climates they need a well-insulated coop. Javas meet fifty percent of their nutrition needs by foraging which makes them an economical fowl to rise.   They are a large fowl breed plus do ...

Jersey Giant

Jersey Giant weighs in as the largest purebred chicken in the world, although they are a bit smaller that the image shown. A Jersey Giant capon can reach twenty pounds. Unfortunately, it takes six months for the Jersey Giant to grow its giant skeleton and another three months before it has sufficient bulk for butchering. Their slow maturation rate makes them unviable for commercial meat production. Jersey Giants lay three extra-large, brown eggs a week. They will brood chicks; however, their massive size often leads to crushed eggs or chicks. In spite of their size, Jersey Giants fit well into a small farm setting. They have a hardy constitution for cold.   Jersey Giant chickens have a docile disposition. The rooster ...