breeds
Marans
By The Coop Team · Updated May 25, 2026
Marans are a French breed famous for dark chocolate-brown eggs (graded 1-9 on darkness scale; show quality is 4+). Hens lay 150-200 eggs per year and weigh 6-7 lb. Black Copper Marans are the most popular variety. Calm, hardy, and adapt to confinement.
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