My guess would be Black Giant Cochins

M

That would most likely be Jersey Giants; they come in black, white & blue. Originally developed for the capon trade, not the best of layers but a very nice large sized fowl, the show types can be especially impressive.

I looked those up and I hope they are New jersey giants although the clue chochins were really pretty. course with my luck and my location (south carolina) I will probably not get either LOL.

CI

I went out to the fella's place today. It was so close I couldn't believe it. No one around here has pure breed chickens. but he was experimenting and ordered some from a hatchery. I couldn't believe my luck. he Had White Barred rock, golden buff orphington, new jersey giants, wyndettes, and a bunch more, He had advertised for the giants but gave me one of each LOL. I am tickled to death. I ended up with three new hens a buff a barred and a jersey. And he didn't charge me for any of them. WOW

anyone ever had jersey's or barred. I have heard that barred's were really good breeds. I love the buff breed they are the sweetest.

thanks
CI

now that you have them, they are barred Plymouth Rocks(also come in white, black, blue, buff, silver pencilled, and others), Jersey Giants, buff Orpington. They are all dual purpose breeds developed for a dual purpose of eggs and meat. today we have breeds and hybrids specially bred for each trait, either egg production or meat. you have good breeds for the backyard.