Mottled Javas came to the United States from the Far East and are named after the Island of Java. They were a very popular dual-purpose brown egg breed during the 19th Century. Currently they are kept primarily for exhibition and for their uniqueness. Mottled Java chicks are some of the most beautiful of all chicks with a distinct mottled color pattern. They have black backs with most of the remainder of their soft fluffy down being light cream.