Marans

Author BlossomSilkies
Publish date Jan 10, 2012
Article read time 1 min read

Chicken Breed Info: Breed Purpose: Dual Purpose Comb: Single Broodiness: Average Climate Tolerance: Cold	General Egg Info: Egg Productivity: Medium Egg Size: Large Egg Color: Dark Brown
Breed Temperament: Friendly,Easily handled,Docile	Breed Colors / Varieties: Silver Cuckoo, Golden Cuckoo, White, Copper Black, Black, Wheaten, Black-tailed Buff, and Ermine. MANY colors in development!

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I have found Marans to truly be a pleasure to raise. They are quite regal in appearance, and are "easy keepers." And, you just can't beat those gorgeous, dark, reddish-brown eggs!

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