Ginn Grey Toppy

The Ginn Grey Toppy was created by Steve A. Ginn of Royston, Georgia, in the late 1800s. Family history recounts that Ginn took one of his prized roosters to the White House to compete against President McKinley’s bird. The breed’s lineage traces to Paul Bond, who acquired them from Noah S. Crow in the 1960s. Known for their light silver-grey to solid white coloration and red eyes, the hens feature a large topknot. These birds are prolific layers, producing nearly twice as many eggs as other breeds, making them highly prized in both appearance and productivity.

Ginn Grey Toppy: Key Features

Ginn Grey Gamefowl
Origin: Developed by Steve A. Ginn of Georgia in the late 1800s.
Color: Males range from light silver-grey to solid white.
Eyes: Red, fiery eyes.
Physical Features: White and yellow legs, standard and pea combs, with some exhibiting tassels.
Unique Traits: Known for their uniformity, with hens having a large topknot. Only some males display this feature.
Egg Laying: Exceptional layers, almost doubling the egg production of other breeds.

History: The Ginn Grey was created by Steve A. Ginn, who even took one of his roosters to the White House to compete against President McKinley’s rooster. The birds we have today are descendants of those originally obtained by Noah S. Crow from Ginn in the early 1900s.

Ginn Grey Toppy Characteristics:

• Colors: Males vary from light silver-grey to solid white.
• Features: Red eyes, white and yellow legs, standard and pea combs, with some birds displaying a small tassel.
• Notable: The hens are very consistent in appearance, with a large topknot on their heads. Only some of the males have this feature.
• Egg Laying: They are prolific layers, almost twice as many eggs as other breeds.