Java Breeders of America

the purpose of the java breeders of america poultry club is to encourage the long term preservation of javas through selective breeding, exhibition, and through sharing knowledge. the java chicken is one of the oldest american chickens, forming the basis for many other breeds. after the dominique, the java is the second oldest breed in the u.s. it was first mentioned in print in 1835, but it is thought to have been present well before this time. javas are slow-growing chickens compared to the broilers used by the commercial chicken industry today, they are great meat birds. the hens lay a quantity of large, brown eggs and will hatch their young. javas are particularly known as good foragers, needing less supplementary grain than many breeds when allowed to free range. like many large breeds, they are known to be docile in temperament. in general, javas are particularly suitable for keepers of smaller flocks who require a good dual-purpose chicken. the males can reach 9.5 pounds and fem