Norwegian Jaerhon: Small Bird--Big Egg
The Norwegian Jaerhon chicken breed is rather unique. They are small in stature, actually almost the size of a Banty,but their hens are excellent layersof large white eggs. Jaerhon Facts:Size: Standard Male: 5 Ibs. / Standard Female: 3.5 Ibs.
Comb, Wattles & Earlobes: They have a small single comb, wattles, and earlobes. The comb and wattles are red and the earlobes are white.
Color: Dark Brown: They have primarily brown plumage with uneven barring. The brown can vary from light on the head to dark on the body. Light Yellow: They have cream and yellow plumage with dark, uneven barring. Place of Origin: Norway Conservation Status: N/A Special Qualities: A small bird that lays large white eggs. The Jaerhon is the only breed that is credited to Norway. It was developed around 1920 by breeders around the town of Stavanger on the Southern Atlantic coast of Norway. The breed first made its way to North America only recently, aroundthe turn of the century. These birds are small, hardy, and active and are good fliers. The hens do not tend to go broody and they often wear themselves out by laying lots and lots of large eggs. The breed has not yet been recognized by an poultry association in North America.
New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
ASK A CHICKEN QUESTION
Here at Raising Chickens we strive to give you the best answer possible. We will have an answer to your question in 24 hours. If we do not answer your question in 24 hours we will give you a complete refund and still answer your question. On staff we have a vet tech with 25 years of experience raising chickens and other exotic birds.
We have many people who try and post answers in the comments and contact us section. We are very busy and try to answer all questions but asking a question in these two areas will not guarantee an answer.
To help with the cost of maintaining the site I am asking our visitors to make a small payment of $4.95 for each question submitted.
To ask your Chicken Question click on the button
After your payment has been received click on the button that says return to raising-chickens.org and you will be redirected to the Thank You page where you will be able to ask your Chicken Questions.
(be patient and do not press the back button on your browser) To ask your Chicken question click on the button