Description:
https://www.themaransclub.co.uk/
https://www.poultryclub.org/breeds/chickens/soft-feather-heavy/marans/
| Size | Large – hens weigh , cock birds weigh |
|---|---|
| Origin | Marans, France |
| Feather Colour | Blue and Copper Black |
| Feathered Legs | Yes, but lightly compared to many feathered legged breeds |
| Egg Colour | Dark |
| Egg quantity in first laying year | 250-300 medium/large sized eggs reducing in number as the bird ages |
| Rarity in the UK | About average, you can find them around! |
| Breed Society | Yes! Please see above |
| Good for beginners? | Yes! These are docile birds and although large they are fairly gentle |
| Best kept for... | eggs and showing |
| Good as broody hens? | Mediocre, depends on the individual bird |
| How to sex | Males ….. |
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