French Black Copper Marans Chicken

The French Black Copper Marans are a rare breed not often seen in the United States. An import ban reduced the genetic diversity of the French Black Copper Marans and flocks of this chicken are therefore hard to find. Hatchery® carefully breeds this chicken to improve genetic diversity and advance the health of the chicken. “This breed lays an egg with a light red color to light chocolate bloom color on the shell that are a favorite among chefs and farmers alike. Due to the rarity of this breed, limited quantities are available so order yours as soon as possible and contact us to find out when new chicks are available. Our cackle flocks lay eggshell colors of 4-8 on the French Marans Egg color chart found in the gallery with 5% laying a color 9 for the 2022 season. Each season we are able to improve the shell color through selective breeding and infusing new bloodlines into our breeding program.

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: Continental Class
• Weights: Hen—–6 1/2 lbs
  Rooster——8 lbs
  Pullet—5 1/2 lbs
  Cockerel—–7 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Primary production, Egg Laying & Pet/Secondary meat source
• Egg Shell Color: Dark Brown #5 to #8 Range
• Egg Production: 200+ eggs per year (estimates only, see FAQ)
• Egg Size: Large
• Temperament: Docile
• Gender Accuracy: 75-80%
• Fertility Percentage: 55-70%
• Broody: Setter
• Mating Ratio: 8 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Country of Origin: France
• APA: Yes, recognized by the American Standard of Perfection in 2011.
• TLC: Not Listed
• Breeder Farm Source: Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline/strain of pure Black Copper Marans chicken since 2012.