Java chicken hatcheries and breeders
UPDATE: These hatchery databases are no longer current. The databases were last updated in 2020.
In this post, you’ll learn where you can find Java chickens.
Java chicken facts
Category: Pet, eggs, & meat
Origin: United States
Egg-laying ability: Good
Broodiness: High
Meat production: Good
Cold tolerance: Poor-exceptional (depends on comb size)
Heat tolerance: Moderate-good
Predator evasion: Good-exceptional
Foraging ability: Exceptional
Toleration for confinement: Good
Temperament: Docile
Aggression toward flock members: Low
Noise level: Moderate
To learn everything you need to know to decide if Java chickens are right for you, check out my article, Java chickens: The ultimate heritage breed.
Java chicken hatcheries and breeders
Check out the video slideshow below to see examples of Mottled Java roosters, hens and chicks.
![Mottled Java rooster and hens](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea97f3fd652bf2c1c1aeb7e/1604783934826-C0CK5VQK91KYW6U9MTTE/image-asset.jpeg)
![Mottled Java hens](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea97f3fd652bf2c1c1aeb7e/1604783959855-LMVY1WBAEW1EQSE0WSTO/image-asset.jpeg)
![Mottled Java chicks](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ea97f3fd652bf2c1c1aeb7e/1604783987414-O3G7YPKDGWGFEPHM6THH/image-asset.jpeg)
The map below shows breeders and hatcheries that sell Java chickens. Click on your breeder or hatchery of interest for more information.
Map Icon Key:
Red = Mottled Javas for sale
Orange = Mottled Javas & Black Javas for sale*
*A rare Black variety is offered by Sand Hill Preservation Center in Iowa.
You can see Black Java chicks in the video below.
Disclaimer: I am providing information about hatcheries, but I am not endorsing them. Be sure to do your own due diligence before purchase. For more information on due diligence, check out the article, NPIP certification: How to know if your breeder or hatchery is safe to buy from.