French Black Marans

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The rich, black feathers that give the French Black Marans its name also give it a distinct difference from its sister Marans chickens. Like the other Marans chickens, this breed produces dark brown eggs other chickens cannot duplicate. Also, like the other Marans breeds, it originates from the Marans region of France, and a poultry import ban limited the number of Marans chickens in the U.S., making it a rare breed. Produces a limited number of these fine black chickens each year. Order yours in advance to add this rare chicken to your flock.

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French Black Marans Chicken

The rich, black feathers that give the French Black Marans its name also give it a distinct difference from its sister Marans chickens. Like the other Marans chickens, this breed produces dark brown eggs other chickens cannot duplicate. Also, like the other Marans breeds, it originates from the Marans region of France, and a poultry import ban limited the number of Marans chickens in the U.S., making it a rare breed. Produces a limited number of these fine black chickens each year. Order yours in advance to add this rare chicken to your flock.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What color eggs do French Black Marans lay?
The rich, black feathers that give the French Black Marans its name also give it a distinct difference from its sister Marans chickens. Like the other Marans chickens, this breed produces dark brown eggs other chickens cannot duplicate.

Why are Marans so expensive?
Marans hens are bred by selecting the hens that produce the most pigment over the longest period of time. This makes the breeding process very expensive, and in turn, makes Marans chickens and eggs expensive. Additionally, the dark coloration of the egg is tied to the genetics of the bird

Are Black Marans good chickens?
Marans chickens are famous for laying incredibly dark brown eggs. These birds are friendly, do well both in confinement and on the range, and they get along great in mixed-breed flocks. They have much to offer for backyards and barnyards alike.

What chicken lays purple eggs?
If you're searching for eggs that are speckled and pretty as a picture, look no further than the Heritage Welsummers. These delightful chickens lay eggs in various shades of brown, sometimes appearing light purple with their intricate speckling pattern over the top.

How long do Marans live?
Cuckoo Maran chickens have an above average lifespan of 7 years in backyard confinement, which is average as most chickens live between 3 and 7 years. Since Cuckoo Marans can be used as meat birds, it should be noted that these chickens tend to live shorter lives of 2 to 3 years due to decreased production as they age.