French White Marans Chicken

The French white Marans chicken has impressively pure white plumage. It is the friendliest and gentlest of all the Marans varieties.

 

Breed Facts

• Poultry Show Class: Continental Class
• Weights: Hen — 7 lbs             Rooster — 9 lbs                Pullet — 6 lbs            Cockerel — 7 lbs
• Purpose and Type: Exhibition; pet; meat production
• Egg Shell Color: Dark brown
• Egg Production: 180+ per year (estimates only, see FAQ)
• Egg Size: Large
• Temperament: Gentle
• Gender Accuracy: 80-85%
• Fertility Percentage: 60-75%
• Broody: Rarely
• Mating Ratio: 9 females to 1 male
• Roost Height: 2 to 4 feet
• Country of Origin: France
• APA: Yes, Recognized by the American Standard of Perfection in 2014
• TLC: No
• BREEDER FARM SOURCE: Hatchery® Poultry Breeding Farm has been developing our bloodline or strain of pure French White Marans since 2017.