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Marans Rooster Marans Hen

These photos are of black copper marans. There are many other varieties.

Marans At A Glance

Purpose:   Layer
Hen Weight:   7 lbs.
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Rate of Maturation:
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Cage/Pen Tolerance:
Calmness:
Aggression:
Flighty:
Friendliness
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Eating Economy:
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Egg Size: large

Eggs per week: 3

Egg color:

Egg Color

Additional Marans Facts and Information

Color Variations: Cuckoo, White, Black Copper, Gold Salmon, Silver Black, Blue Birchen, Black Tailed, Wheaten, BLue Copper

 

Comb Type(s): Single

 

Skin Color: White Skin, White Shaks

 

Earlobe Color: Red

 

History: The Marans was developed in France in the early 20th century.

 

Additional Notes: