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JavasAncestry
This variety is the oldest of the American class, and at one time was considered the most profitable of all breeds. At present Javas are not raised extensively; the more modern or newer breeds have seemingly supplanted them in popularity. Functionality
 There is no reason why this should be so, as they are practical and good general-purpose fowls. In size they are about like the Plymouth Rocks, but differ in general symmetry and appearance. They are good layers and do well in winter, and for table purposes they make nice eating. They mature early, are good sitters and mothers, and are easily kept in confinement. DescriptionThere are three varieties of Javas:
The Black (fig. 7) is more generally seen than the others, though the Mottled has of late years been very numerously represented at the shows.  The plumage of the Blacks is glossy black throughout; the Mottled (fig. 8) is of broken black and white in wings, tail, and sickles, and the balance of the plumage is evenly intermixed with white throughout. It has a small single comb, standing upright on the head in both male and female. The shanks and toes are free from feathers, yellow in color, with the bottom of the feet yellow. Characteristics
The standard weight for Javas are:
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