Cuckoo Marans Chicken

The Marans is now officially a recognized breed of the Continental Class by the American Poultry Association. The Cuckoo Marans were developed in France in the town of Marans during the mid 1800’s. It is a dual purpose bird and is known for its deep chocolate brown eggs though some eggs may have some speckled dark pigments in the egg shell. The brown egg color can vary in darkness as the hens go through their laying cycles. Vitamin K and calcium can have some limited help with keeping the dark brown egg shell color. They are a fast growing bird and a very rare breed here in the United States. The Cuckoo Marans have a black and white feather color pattern similar to the Barred Plymouth Rock. Hatchery®’s Cuckoo Marans have limited/to no feathers on their legs and are a production type blood line.

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: Not applicable
• Weights: Hen—–7 lbs
  Rooster——9 lbs
  Pullet—6  lbs
  Cockerel—-7 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Primary production, Egg Laying & Pet/Secondary meat source
• Egg Shell Color: Dark Brown  #3 to #6 shades
• Egg Production: 180+ per year (estimates only, see FAQ)
• Egg Size: Large
• Temperament: Active
• Gender Accuracy: 80-85%
• Fertility Percentage: 60-75%
• Broody: Variable
• Mating Ratio: 9 Females to 1 Male
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Country of Origin: France
• APA: No
• TLC: No
• BREEDER FARM SOURCE: Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline or strain of pure Cuckoo Maran’s since 1999.