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I have not had issues with aerial predators attacking my Jersey Giants. I have both black and white. They are not immune to large land predators: foxes, dogs, coyotes, etc. Please be aware that if you are buying from a hatchery, the Jersey Giants will not get very large. I can't speak to the...

In general, birds that came from a hatchery are not going to have the same potential to grow large as Jersey Giants from a conscientious breeder. I have spoken to several people who are disappointed in the size of their Jersey Giants. In almost every case, the birds came from a hatchery/farm...

Unfortunately if your Jersey Giant is from a hatchery, it will likely stay small. Even if it came from a breeder, unless that person is selectively breeding, your bird may never get very big.

I breed white Giants from exhibition lines. I wouldn't expect much meat before 6 months old. This is one of my cockerels, pictured at 8 months. He was just starting to gain some real mass. And same male at 12 months. This is a really terrible picture from 10 years ago of birds we...

Yes, a DQ. I would not breed from this bird, personally.

Some poultry shows have a fun show or pet show where you might see costumes. Otherwise, birds will be bathed and groomed but not "dressed up". As Amer said, you COULD take your bird in a costume, but go into it with the expectation your bird wouldn't place. Without meaning to be harsh...

Poultry Show Central has a list of shows by state: https://www.poultryshowcentral.com/State.html

Since you specifically mentioned wanting to breed the birds to the standard so they look the way you want, I would visit shows. Talk to people who are showing the breeds you're interested in. Join breed-specific Facebook groups (ones associated with breed clubs would have more sound advice on...

Before you drop a large sum of money on starting a breeding program, you need to think of what you want to accomplish. If you want to breed to the standard and compete in shows, study the standard and visit some poultry shows first. Speak to judges and breeders to see what traits you should be...

My cheap countertop incubator crapped out this year and resulted in the loss of many of my chicks. We upgraded to a cabinet incubator and currently awaiting the first batch of eggs to come out. These two babies are the only chicks so far from this spring's hatch: They are in a really ugly...

I decided to start a new thread now that I've had Jersey Giants for a couple of years and refined my flock. Previous Giant thread was here if you're curious. We decided to focus solely on our white Giants at this time and 2024 has been a big year for them. I am currently hatching my second...

They look like typical Jersey Giant chicks. :) You mention that they seem small and also they were kept in poor condition before you got them. Keep food in front of them and hopefully it will counter their rough start. Jersey Giants grow very slowly and eat a ton. I try not to evaluate mine too...

Any male you plan to show should be housed separately until the end of show season.

Quality of the bird and your location can influence prices quite a bit. For show or elevated breeding quality chickens, I've seen asking prices upward of $100 per bird. I also look at it as: how much do you want the silkies in question? If you really like the looks of them and want these...

...start with birds from an experienced breeder in a breed you are interested in. If you just want to breed dual purpose chickens, I would want: * good laying (4+ eggs per week) * good foraging ability and/or good feed to meat conversion * broad back and breast * strong legs with wide stance *...

For a fast growing breed, you definitely do not want Jersey Giants. They get huge, but not quickly. 8-10 months is the earliest I'd want to butcher mine and in that time they have eaten a LOT. Slow cooking is best at that age. As Amer stated, you'd be better off with another breed if fast-grown...

It's always a risk that he will fight your other two. Since you have 2 nice ones, I'd cull #5 and keep the others. How many hens do you have?

There is a lady in Georgia who has Faverolles. Her program is called Snobby Silkies. I have personally had eggs shipped (of a different breed) from Caitlin of Keep On TruckinHomeNStead in New York. I believe she still has some Faverolles or could recommend someone to you if she no longer keeps...

Thank you! I was definitely NOT expecting anything. I told myself this show was just for the learning opportunity.

No DQs LOL. The highlight of the day was my homebred cockerel getting Reserve American! I had the only Jersey Giants, but there was a decent American class.