Black Copper Marans      

  Black Copper Marans

 When talking of 1 or 10, the "S" is always on the end. 

   Marans Chickens originated in western France in the town of Marans. The Marans club of France established in 1929 to keep this rare breed pure.  In the U. S the Marans Chicken Club shines light on this rare breed.

 The Marans breed are best known for their rich dark eggs. Marans eggs are used by chef's, and raised by many back yard flock owners world wide. Their eggs make the breakfast of champions.  

  In the James Bond movies, they're  Agent 007's  favorite eggs.   The eggs average 2.27 oz (64.4 g) and meet the USDA "extra large" classification. Double yolk eggs are sometimes found.   

   The original French Marans have feathered shanks on down to the outside toe.  The roosters average  9 lbs, the hens avaerage 6.5 lbs

  We started our flock of Black Copper Marans in 2007. everyone loved the dark rich eggs, so we selected our first breeders, and started our breeding program. 

  In 2011 the American Poultry Association (A.P.A.) recognized Black Copper Marans as a breed.

  Many breeders, and members of The Marans Chicken Club worked hard on this accomplishment.

  Our lines are made up from Wade Jeane c1 & c2 lines, and Bev Davis Lines. We run three separate lines of Black Coppers.  

 Our Marans are bred to French standards with feathered shanks down to the outter toe   This is the same as the American Black Copper Marans. Both call for feathered shanks.  

 Our Marans love to free range daily. Free range makes up a big part of their diet.  They feed in the grass and vegetation along the edge of the ponds, where they hunt waterbugs, insects, crawfish, and anything that wiggles. Free range enhances the taste of their dark rich eggs.  It makes a more natural and healthier egg.   

  Marans are very wise to predators, and will take cover when there's a threat.  They're laid back, but alert. They are non aggressive,  good egg layers, docile, and make a very hardy back yard flock.  

   If your interested in learning about Marans, check out Marans Chicken Club on the web or fackbook. There you will find lots of helpful info on this rare breed.  

I have raised about a dozen other breeds, and Marans have been my favorite because they're laid back, and easy to work with.