Tallest Chicken Breeds in the World

13 Oct,2023

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Malay – 36 Inches

Saipan chickens, while often labeled as jungle fowl, aren’t true jungle fowl. These birds hail from Saipan, an island in the Northern Mariana Islands.

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Saipan Jungle Fowl – 36 Inches

Securing the third spot on our list of the tallest chicken breeds is the Shamo chicken. This breed emerged from centuries of breeding in Japan.

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Shamo – 30 Inches

The Brahma chicken ranks among the most favored large chicken breeds. Their majestic appearance is undeniably captivating, leading many enthusiasts to include them in their collections.

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Brahma – 30 Inches

Taking the fifth spot, we find the German Langshan, matching the Brahma in height. This breed originated in Germany, influenced by the Croad Langshan.

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German Langshan – 30 Inches

The Liege Fighter boasts an athletic physique similar to a prime racehorse. Bred for combat, this muscular bird easily overpowers its rivals, earning its nickname “hawk killer.”

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Liege Fighter – 30 Inches

Seventh on the list is the Rhode Island Red chicken. This breed, with its American origins, dates back to the late 1800s.

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Rhode Island Red – 27.6 Inches

Another tall breed, the Australorp chicken, is renowned for its prolific egg-laying abilities. Hailing from Australia, it was bred from the black Orpington.

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Australorp – 27 Inches

Sitting at number 9 is the Aseel chicken, an ancient breed originally bred for cockfighting. This chicken traces its roots back to India and has a history spanning about 2,000 years.

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Aseel – 26 Inches

The Jersey Giant is the largest breed within the American category. True to its name, this impressive chicken originated in New Jersey.

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Jersey Giant – 26 Inches