French Black Copper Marans
The French Black Copper Marans is a highly prized and elegant heritage breed best known for laying some of the darkest chocolate-colored eggs in the world. Originating in France, this breed is famous for its rich egg color, beautiful feathering, and calm, gentle temperament.
French Black Copper Marans hens typically lay 150–200 large, dark brown eggs per year, with egg color ranging from deep mahogany to near-chocolate tones. Their leg feathering—required for the French standard—adds to their classic, refined appearance. Their feather pattern features glossy black plumage with striking copper highlights around the neck, making them a standout in any flock.
Despite their sophisticated look, Marans are hardy, friendly birds that do well in a variety of climates. They are active but not flighty, making them suitable for families, hobby farms, and mixed flocks. Their combination of beauty, egg color, and temperament has made the French Black Copper Marans one of the most sought-after breeds worldwide.
Breed Highlights:
Egg Production: 150–200 large, dark chocolate-brown eggs annually
Temperament: Calm, friendly, and beginner-friendly
Climate Hardy: Adaptable; good cold tolerance
Feather Color: Glossy black with copper highlights
Special Traits: Feathered legs (French standard), famous dark eggs
Best For: Collectors, specialty egg flocks, families, and hobby keepers
PICKUP POLICY
Chick orders at our Stansbury location are available for pickup on Saturdays. While we make every effort to fulfill your preferred pickup date, please note that we cannot guarantee your order will be ready on that specific day. Once your pickup date is confirmed, you will receive an email confirmation.
The Friday before your scheduled pickup, we will send a second confirmation email that includes your final order details, verification that your chicks hatched as expected, and any additional pickup instructions.
All orders must be picked up on the Saturday they are scheduled. Orders not picked up on their scheduled date are considered abandoned and will not be rescheduled or refunded.
If your order includes a shortage (a breed that did not hatch as expected), the remaining chicks on your order must still be picked up as scheduled. For any chicks unavailable due to a hatch shortage, you may choose one of the following options at pickup:
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Replace the shortage with chicks currently in stock, or
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Move the unavailable chicks to a future pickup date.
There is no guarantee of mortality or morbidity once the poultry leaves our store. Please carefully check your chicks before you leave.
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Quantity Discount 10+
