I hatched 3 French black copper marans (out of 3 BCM eggs) with a mix of 3 other heritage breeds. Two ended up being male. The female is so friendly she jumps for our shoulder to perch the whole time we're in the coop. The males started out friendly but are getting pretty aggressive toward the other birds, and one is starting to get aggressive with us as well. They learned to use the nipple waterers and the roosting pole first, and they were the first to eat out of our hand and go for bugs. They aren't at laying age yet, so I can't attest to the quality of the eggs or the rate of lay. They've thrived really well and grown quickly, and they seem like they would be decent dual purpose breeds. The hen is also our favorite chicken because she's just so sweet. I would definitely recommend them, just maybe not with multiple roosters.
