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Brown eggs
🇺🇸 American · USA
Gallus gallus domesticus
Java
Also known as: Black Java, Mottled Java
Beginner FriendlyCold HardyDual-Purposelargecalm
3.5
Eggs/Week
180/yr
large
Egg Size
8 lbs
Weight
6 sq ft
Space Needed
per bird
0.32 lbs
Feed/Day
per bird
sometimes
Broodiness
Historical Origin
USA · 🇺🇸 American
The Java is the second-oldest American breed, developed in the early 1800s and the foundation stock for many other American breeds including the Plymouth Rock and Jersey Giant. Nearly extinct at one point, they are now being revived by heritage breed enthusiasts. Hardy foragers with a calm temperament and genuine historical significance.
Temperament & Behavior
This breed is classified as calm with a noise level of quiet and excellent foraging ability. Broodiness tendency: sometimes.
Biological Reference
"Phenotypic analysis of Gallus gallus domesticus (Java) supports a metabolic feed efficiency of 0.32 lbs/day at a standard body mass of 8 lbs. Egg production frequency approximates 3.5 ova/week under optimal lighting conditions (14h photoperiod)."
Breed Traits
Egg ColorBrown
Egg Production3.5 eggs/week
Space Required6 sq ft/bird
Feed Per Day0.32 lbs/bird
Cold HardyYes
Heat TolerantNo
Noise Levelquiet
Foragingexcellent
Beginner FriendlyYes
Dual-PurposeMeat + Eggs
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