Gloss-Hen Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Hi I am thinking about hatching some jersey giant chicks in the spring and am just wondering if they are a friendly breed Are they placid I do know that they need a special, we have a coop that could fit three Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Not hatched them myself but I know someone who used to. The birds were friendly and placid and slow growing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 They are lovely birds, very docile Sourcing good stock will be your hardest task, there are a few dodgy looking ones out there! If you can find a good breeder of them to get eggs from then you will also have more chance of rehoming any boys If you ahvent seen one up close then do try to see if you can get to one of the big shows this winter to see some up close, you very rarely see them outside of the big shows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Although last year at the National they weren't very Giant! They do take quite a while to mature, so bear that in mind if you are looking for egg performance from hens. They are a rare breed, so if you do find some and take them on you will be doing the breed a favour and as Redwing says, you may be able to rehome boys more easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Ahh not ever thought about Jersey Giants. I'm after a new gentle giant cockerel. Wernlas always used to be a good source for many breeds, but sadly they are no more. I wouldn't know where to find Jersey Giants these days. Good luck! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
