French Black Marans Chicken

The rich, black feathers that give the French Black Marans its name also give it a distinct difference from its sister Marans chickens. Like the other Marans chickens, this breed produces dark brown eggs other chickens cannot duplicate. Also, like the other Marans breeds, it originates from the Marans region of France, and a poultry import ban limited the number of Marans chickens in the U.S., making it a rare breed. Hatchery® produces a limited number of these fine black chickens each year. Order yours in advance to add this rare chicken to your flock. Our cackle flock lays egg shell colors of 5-8 on the French Marans Egg color chart found in the gallery.

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 2020
• TLC: Not Listed
• Breeder Farm Source: Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline/strain of pure Black Marans chicken since 2012.