🐔 Java
Chickens · breed reference
The second-oldest American breed and the foundation under the Plymouth Rock and Jersey Giant. Slow to mature even by heritage standards — and critically rare.
| Species | Chicken |
|---|---|
| Kept for | Both |
| Eggs per year | ~180 |
| First eggs | ~24 weeks |
| Table-ready | ~20 weeks |
| Sizes | Standard |
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