“My French Black Copper Marans started laying at exactly 6 months (hatched in May). She is sweet as can be and will jump up and sit on my lap in hopes of getting some dried meal worms from me. Her eggs are medium to large in size and a dark brown with some speckles. I was pleasantly surprised at her friendly nature and consistent egg laying (5 per week). She isn't head of the flock, but perhaps second, and she always comes out in the evening to help escort the polish into the coop (after I scoop the polish up out of the tree she tries to roost in). I couldn't be happier with her addition to the flock.”
“Marans is a breed originally from France.
Marans is the name of a breed of French hen from the region of the small town called : "Marans" (Charente-Maritime) near the Marais Poitevin.
It is one of the very good French breeds for two purposes, good laying (150 to 200 eggs per year), rustic and solid which has the particularity of laying eggs called "extra-roux" the most beautiful and the darkest ones that are in color and brilliance, which earned her the nickname "Golden Egg Hen"
Thank you to be honest of the history as a breeder it's important to be informed on origins.”
“We got our chicks (a mixed flock)in the beginning of June and by the end of October she has been laying about 4 eggs a week. The eggs are not as dark and chocolatey as I hoped but there still beautiful, a chestnut with chocolate speckles. She also the most approachable and one of my sweetest chickens I have. Black Copper Marans are now one of my favorite breeds!”
“My BCM Grace is almost as big as my langshans and beautiful. She is friendly and confident. Grace just started laying amazing chocolate eggs that have a beautiful red hue. She's a great addition to my flock.”
“All ten of my chicks arrived healthy, thirsty and hungry, thank God!. What a great delivery! These little things are just happy, running all over there pen, drinking, eating and jumping. Thank you very much for delivering such healthy chickens. I‚Äôll send you a scrambled egg this fall.”
“Rose rules the flock, and is very smart and friendly with beautiful black and copper feathers. Scarcely a day goes by that she dosen't lay the most amazing deep chocolate eggs!”
