Mottled Javas in the Snow

Mottled Javas in the snow by Caitlan Gerhart

                                               Mottled Javas by Caitlan Gerhart

Black Java pullet wins Reserve American Class

This Black Java pullet won reserve champion in the American class. Owned by Kate Hartline. The show was The Magnolia Classic in Leesville, Louisiana.

Historic References to Javas

By Danielle Oudenhoven 

This will mainly be screenshots of documents that mention Javas. I will try to sort them by year of the published article/book. Feel free to add any you find! Note: Any photos I find I will make a seperate screenshot section for.

Uniontown Poultry Association - Spring Double Show

image work by Danielle Oudenhoven

Uniontown Poultry Association is having a Spring Double Show April 21st. Cooping-in is Saturday, April 20th and on Sunday April 21st from 7:00 am to 9:00 am. The first show starts promptly at 9:00 am and the second show start 1 hours after the first show ends. Javas will be one of the many meets, for more information on the meets see their website, www.uniontownpoultry.com. To request a catalog call Steve Stanish at 724-366-2131 or email uniontownpoultry@hotmail.com.

The Auburn Java – Past & Present

The Auburn Java – Past & Present

The Auburn (or Red) Java was mentioned in early chicken literature and it seems its greatest claim to fame was being one of the parent breeds of the Rhode Island Red.  Janet Vorwald Dohner in an article dated July 2010 in “Mother Earth News” states:  “The Rhode Island Red was developed not by fanciers but by poultry farmers in the area of Little Compton, Rhode Island beginning about 1830.  The Rhode Island Red is widely considered to be the most successful dual-purpose breed in North America.  Because of its good production and other useful traits, the Rhode Island Red was one of the most successful and widespread farm flock birds for many years.”

American Poultry Journal - February 1894

A really old Black Java pic from 1894. 
He was bred and owned by Frank Doty of Middletown, Ohio.

Black Java History 1887

Black Javas

Black Javas, with their long broad and deep body, full breast, a brilliant black plumage, with that beautiful green shading so desirable, combined with their large size, quick maturity, hardiness and beauty, commend them to the most fastidious fancier.