“Ordered 3 BCMs out of 8 chicks that arrived in February 2023. 1 BCM was DOE (which MPC reimbursed me for). At 6 weeks, I was convinced that the one with a predatory glare was a roo, but she is in fact a hen and she lays the most beautiful dark brown egg, maybe a 5/6 on the egg chart? She started laying at 18W for me and now by 25W, her comb is large and in charge - she is one of the most talkative birds in the bunch! She lays about 4 eggs/week. The other BCM is smaller in statue/shape, lays a speckled (smaller) color 3/4 egg, but man is she PROLIFIC! She started laying at ~19W and is now consistently averaging ~6 eggs/week. In the "rainbow eggs" pic, the 2 BCM eggs are next to a wyandotte (new layer), a prairie bluebell egger, and an olive egger (who was also from that initial MPC order of 8). Love these ladies and would recommend them and the ease of using, ordering, and working with customer service from MyPetChicken again!”
“My Black Copper Maran females and one male are all doing well and growing. Their colors and their temperaments are outstanding. The male will become a handsome rooster.”
Thank you for taking the time to let us know how the little ones are doing! My Pet Chicken is grateful to have been able to help you! Please let us know how we can do so again in the future!
“This is a must for a mixed flock. Beautiful birds super healthy. Ours both lay dark brown chocolate colored eggs. My sister in law is jealous because hers don’t lay as dark as mine. MPC has good stock apparently. Consistent daily -every other day layers.”
Hello Daniel, Thank you for submitting this review of your Black Copper Marans. Our Marans are bred chiefly for egg color, with an additional view toward hardiness and the breed standard. You can expect your Black Copper Marans to lay an egg anywhere from dark brown, to deep reddish-brown, to medium brown with many dark speckles. Marans make wonderful pets, too - they are hardy, calm and quiet, and bear confinement well. They are said to be good foragers without being TOO destructive to your garden.
