Black Copper Marans
BCM's lay some of the most beautiful eggs. Our BCM egg color ranges between 6-8, but a rule of thumb we go by is only hatching the darkest eggs. BCM's are typically friendly and docile and tend to thrive in any weather climate. As the laying season goes on, the rich chocolate brown color of BCM eggs can change in intensity. The majority of BCM take the winter months off, and they lay between 150 and 200 eggs annually. We pay close attention to SOP and egg color for all of our BCMs. We have no place for unfriendly roosters because we constantly strive to produce courteous birds.
Chicks & Hatching Eggs
Maran History
The village of Marans, a port town on the Bay of Biscay in France, is where Marans chickens first appeared in the middle of the 1800s. The different types of Marans chickens that we have today are the result of the centuries-long introduction of new chicken breeds by trade ships, which were subsequently crossed with indigenous poultry. Although it is now regarded as a very rare breed, its gentle temperament and capacity to produce 250 gorgeous, dark brown eggs have made it extremely popular in the United States, both on farms and in backyards. The American Poultry Association currently recognizes four varieties of Marans. They are Black, Black Copper, Wheaten and White. Many other varieties exist, but only these four are currently recognized.
