UPDATE: These hatchery databases are no longer current.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.

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.