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==Characteristics==
Javas are heavy chickens, with roosters weighing around 9.5 pounds (4.3 kilos) and hens 6.5 to 7.5 pounds (2.9 to 3.4 kilos). They have a very long, broad back and a deep breast, which makes for a solid, rectangular build. They have small earlobes and medium size [[Comb (anatomy)|combs]] and [[Wattle (anatomy)|wattles]], all of which are red in color. Javas have singe combs, but they have a shape which suggests the influence of a pea-combed breed in their development.<ref>{{harv|Ekarius|2007|p=93}}</ref>
Javas appear in three color variations today: Black, Mottled, and White. The Black has black shanks and beaks, though some yellow may appear in the legs. The plumage is a uniform black hue that has a dark green sheen in the light. The Mottled and White have mostly yellow skin, with horn colored beaks. The plumage of the Mottled is a black base with white markings on the tips of feathers, which imparts a spotted appearance.<ref>{{harv|Ekarius|2007|p=93}}</ref>
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