The Largest Chicken Breeds in the World

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LARGESTCHICKEN BREEDSINTHE WORLD

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Jersey Giant

The Jersey giant chicken breed was originally developed in the 1800s as an alternative to turkeys. However, Jersey giant chickens first developed strong bone structures during their first months and would take nine months to reach a good size for meat production.

Orpington

The Orpington chicken is a British breed of chicken that was developed in the late 1800s in England. The very first chicken of this breed was bred in 1886 by William Cook for both a meat bird and an egg layer. They are bred to thrive in colder climates with their fluffy feathers and can come in a variety of colors including black, chocolate, blue, and the rare lavender.

Brahma

The Brahma chicken is an American breed of chicken that is bred from other large chicken breeds, most notably Malay chickens. Brahma chickens were once the primary chicken breed consumed for their meat in the United States. They were once hailed as the King of the Chickens because of their impressive weight but have become a bit lighter as they evolved into modern times.

Cornish

Cornish chickens are a stocky breed with a shortened neck and take 7 months to reach full size. They can sometimes even reach up to 11 pounds. Cornish chickens can handle a wide range of climates. They’re not as friendly as the other breeds but they are docile chicken pets. One thing you have to keep in mind when raising this large chicken breed is their need for space as they forage their food.

Cochin

During the 1840s to 1850s, large chicken breeds from China were brought over to the United States and Europe igniting the Hen Fever era of that time because of their impressively large sizes. The cochin chickens were originally developed for their meat, nowadays these large elegant birds are not typically consumed anymore but are raised to be shown in exhibitions.

DongTao

The Dong Tao chicken is a rare breed of chicken from Vietnam. They are given the name dragon chicken for their large feet covered in red scales, some can be as thick as a human forearm. Because of their rarity, this breed of chicken can fetch thousands of dollars in the poultry world. Dong Tao chickens are traditionally served to royalty.

O Shamo

O Shamo chicken, simply known as Shamo, is one of the large chicken breeds – a Japanese breed of gamefowl valued for their fighting abilities, as well as their meat. They have a powerful and muscular build and a strong bone structure. They’re also known for their bold and confident demeanor, suitable for fighting chickens. They’re generally calm and tolerant.

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