JAVA

Product Description

It is a dual-purpose farmstead breed brought to the United States and developed by early settlers; now quite rare. It was named after the Indonesian island of java, although no one is certain that’s where the breed originated.
The java was used in developing the jersey Giant and the Plymouth Rock, both of which eventually overshadowed the java in popularity. The breed may be identified by its extremely long sloping back and its five-pointed single comb, with the first point appearing farther back on the head compared to most other single¬ comb breeds. The java may be large or bantam and comes in four color varieties – auburn, black, mottled, and white. The hens lay eggs with brown shells and make excellent broodies.