American Class

Question 1

What are the recognized varities of the Jersey Giant?

Answer 1

Black and White
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Question 2

What are the standard weights of a Jersey Giant?

Answer 2

Cock: 13lbs, Hen: 10lbs, Cockerel: 11lbs, Pullet: 8lbs
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Question 3

What is a Jersey Giants skin color?

Answer 3

Yellow
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Question 4

What is the eggshell color of a Jersey Giant?

Answer 4

Brown
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Question 5

What is a Jersey Giant’s use?

Answer 5

A heavy meat-type fowl for heavy roaster and capon production.
Good layers.
Dark pigment from the shanks move into the edible carcass which hurts the Jersey Giant in commercial circles.
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Question 6

What are some characteristics of a Jersey Giant?

Answer 6

Largest breed in the American Class
Rugged, with and angular shape
Single comb
Broody, but due to size are not good incubators
A poor fit for todays condition, as it takes up to 6 months to fill out
Due to their size, they are appealing
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Question 7

What are the varieties of a New Hampshire Red?

Answer 7

There are no recognized varieties
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Question 8

What are the standard weights of a New Hampshire Red?

Answer 8

Cock: 8 1/2lbs, Hen: 6 1/2lbs, Cockerel: 7 1/2lbs, Pullet: 5 1/2lbs
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Question 9

What is the skin color of the New Hampshire Red?

Answer 9

Yellow
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Question 10

What color is a New Hampshire Red’s egg?

Answer 10

Brown
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Question 11

What is a New Hampshire Red’s use?

Answer 11

Dual purpose
Medium Heavy
Plump Carcass as a broiler or roaster
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Question 12

What is the origin of the New Hampshire Red?

Answer 12

Gradually emerged in 1935 from New England
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Question 13

What are some characteristics of a New Hampshire Red?

Answer 13

Deep broad body
Rapid feather growth
Broody, good mothers
Reddish feathers that do not take away from the carcass
Medium to light red, prone to fading
Single, medium to large comb
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