We selectively breed our flocks to produce the darkest eggs, while also only using roosters and hens that measure up to the American Poultry Association breed standard. The roosters have bright copper coloring on their neck, back, hackles and saddle feathers and tend to be on the quiet and gentle side. Marans originally came from south western France, but quickly became a favorite all over the world, especially in England where it is said that James Bond requested eggs only from this chicken breed for breakfast.īlack Copper Marans are gorgeous birds. They don't mind being picked up and are oh so soft! In the sunshine the black on their feathers looks like a june bug.with so many colors! If you are a breeder looking for specific SOP traits please contact us to ensure our stock will be the right fit for your breeding goals.Black Copper Marans lay the chocolatey-est, darkest and best tasting egg in the world! Better yet, these birds are gorgeous, calm and friendly. We offer pure lines but select primarily on egg color, vigor and temperament. Roughly 150 – 200 eggs per yearĭual Purpose- Yes.
In the 1950’s under the direction of the French Department of Agricultural Services, the breed was revived and dramatically improved its egg-laying abilities.Įggs- Dark mahogany brown. Following the devastation of World War II, much of the foundation stock had been lost and they were nearly extinct. By the 1930’s, their dual-purpose breed status was established. In the 1920’s, local breeders began working to improve them by mixing in Langshan, Brahma and Coucou de Malines. It’s their fighting lineage that gives them the proud athletic posture and muscle tone they are known for. These roosters mixed with local swamp hens and came to be called “swamp chickens.” They were prized for their fighting abilities and the rich mahogany eggs the hens produced. The tired fighting roosters that survived voyages were traded for fresh meat and egg-laying hens. Amazingly, they evolved from an unknown mix of breeds brought from India and Indonesia. Marans originated on the west coast of France in a town called Marans. We try not to judge the choices people make in regards to what chickens they keep, but it would simply be a mistake not to have a few of these in every flock. It’s worth noting that the mechanism that colors the eggs weakens during the laying cycle, so expect to get the darkest eggs when they first begin to lay at each cycle. According to Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond series, Marans eggs are the only ones worth eating. Marans eggs are said to be the best-tasting eggs in the world. In addition to amazing eggs, the fiery oranges and reds that seem to explode from their plumage in the sun are breathtaking. You should realistically expect eggs from medium brown to very dark. To be clear, not every hen will lay a very dark egg. Their eggs were nice but nowhere near the quality we are getting from this French National Champion line. We have had other lines of Marans before and they are just not worth it.
These are amazing! We just love their rich brown eggs.
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