Standard Chickens

Description of
Standard Chickens Standard, or large chickens range in weight from the 4 lb (OLD ENGLISH GAME) hen to the over 13 lb (JERSEY GIANT) rooster. The production varieties (RHODE ISLAND RED, AMERAUCANA and MARAN) have been selectively breed to produce a greater quantity of large eggs per year than the exhibition varieties (COCHIN and POLISH) who lay smaller eggs less frequently. Standard poultry require a larger living space, need bigger nesting boxes and consumer more feed than their bantam (miniature) counterparts.
American

Jersey Giants: Black
These very large, impressive birds as their name implies, were breed in New Jersey using Javas, Brahmas and Langshans. They are the heaviest of all the APA recognized poultry, are slow to mature and rarely fly due to their massive weight. The true Jersey Giants are becoming increasingly rare. The black color variety is stunning as it sheens a beetle green in the sunlight. They are gentle natured show birds that are good layers.
Weight - 8 to 13 pounds: Eggs - large and brown to dark brown in color
Price - $15.00 per chick or 6 eggs

Rhode Island Reds: Single Comb
These extremely popular chickens were first breed in New England between Narragansett and Buzzard's Bay in the state of Rhode Island, which they are named after. They are a rich, deep mahogany red color with black sickles (main tail), coverts (feathers at the base of the tail and wings) and primary (wing) feathers. They are famous for their ability to lay a great number of large, high quality eggs. When hand raised they make wonderfully friendly pets.
Weight - 5 1/2 to 8 1/2 pounds: Eggs - large and brown to dark brown in color
Price - $5 per chick or 6 eggs
Asiatic

Brahmas: Dark Light
These tall, heavy bodied chickens originated in India where they crossed Cochins with Malay fowl. They make a striking statement in any yard with their long feathered legs and pea comb. They are non fliers with a gentle personality and are often used for exhibition. The rooster has a deep, low crow that does not carry far.They start laying later in the season than most other chickens, but continue producing even in cold weather.
Weight - 8 to 12 pounds: Eggs - medium and light to dark brown in color
Price - $15.00 per chick or 6 eggs

Black Blue Buff

Cochins: Golden Laced Partridge Splash White
These descendants of the Shanghai Fowl where originally breed in China and later became very popular in England. Today, they are primarily used for exhibition or to decorate a poultry lovers yard. They are booted (feathers on their feet and legs) with profuse, fluffy plumage which gives then a spherical profile from any angle. They are excellent sitters (will hatch eggs) and terrific mothers. They are flightless and make superb, gentle pets.
Weight - 7 to 11 pounds: Eggs - small to medium and light to dark brown in color
Price - $15.00 per chick or 6 eggs
Continental

Polish: Buff Laced White White Crested Black
These chickens originated in eastern Europe and have an enormous crest of feathers that appear to explode from the top of their head, giving them a comical _expression. The bearded variety of this breed, with all it's facial plumage can barley see, making them easy to startle. They have a unique V-shaped comb and slaty blue shanks (legs). They are among the most unusually beautiful of the ornamental poultry.
Weight - 4 to 6 pounds: Eggs - medium and white in color
Price - $15.00 per chick or 6 eggs
Faverolles: Salmon
These chickens originated in the town of Faverolle, France where they breed Houdans, Dorkings and Asiatic poultry to create a good winter layer. Their large, pronounced beards, fluffy plumage and feathering that extends down to their feet gives them a cuddly teddy bear look. They have five toes on each foot and are sexually dimorphic (males have an entirely different color pattern than the females) making them very unique.
Weight - 5 1/2 to 8 pounds: Eggs - medium and cream in color
Price - $15.00 per chick or 6 eggs
All Other Breeds

Ameraucanas: Brown Red Silver White
These prolific layers were developed from the Araucanas of South America. They have beards and tails, unlike there tufted and tail-less ancestors, but retained the ability to lay multicolored eggs. They are affectionately known as "The Easter Egg Chicken". They have a hawk-like expression and are excellent fliers. They come in may colors and their feathers are intricately patterned making them great for dream catchers or other feather crafts.
Weight - 4 1/2 to 6 1/2 pounds: Eggs - large and vary from light blue to olive green in color
Price - $10.00 per chick or 6 eggs
Marans

Marans: Golden Cuckoo Silver Cuckoo Silver Black
These excellent layers were developed in Marans, a port in France. They are sometimes called "The James Bond Chicken" because it is said that they are the only eggs he will eat. They are not yet recognized by the APA, but hope to be soon. They are a very hardy bird that is quick to mature and can fly. The hens are prized for the incredibly dark brown eggs that they produce, which darken as the birds age.
Weight - 5 1/2 to 12 pounds: Eggs - large and brown to dark chocolate in color
Price - $15.00 per chick or 6 eggs
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