The American Poultry Association currently recognizes four varieties of Marans. They are Black, Black Copper, Wheaten and White. So there is no standard for Blue or Cuckoo. I truly don't care what they are. I was not looking for any breed in particular when I chose them but I'm very happy I did.
Thanks for all of the info! I don't breed nor do I have any standard I go by. I just have pet chickens. I do agree that wetting is not a way to get a standard. I was sharing that because the first time I tried wiping off the white the egg was brown and when it dried it went back to light brown...
Thanks for all of the info! I don't breed nor do I have any standard I go by. I just have pet chickens. I do agree that wetting is not a way to get a standard. I was sharing that because the first time I tried wiping off the white the egg was brown and when it dried it went back to light brown...
I have Blue Cuckoo Marans also. One is definitely darker. Even the face and comb is black. I call her 2 ton Tilly. Lol They are from Meyer Hatchery. They have no barring but females in blue can be without barring as per the hatchery.The front bird is my Blue Andalusian.