Black copper marans

[Poultrybonkers]

Which hatchery sells the best black copper marans that lay the darkest eggs? I'm looking for hatcheries and not breeders...they tend to filter their eggs and paint them is there a hatchery better then another

 

[HuffleClaw]

Looking for dark eggs, I wouldn’t use a Hatchery. But most of the hatcheries don’t care about egg color, etc.

 

[BleuSaphir]

Look for a reputable breeder...most hatcheries strain have lighter shade of brown than advertised.

 

[Acre4Me]

What is your need for dark eggs? Just dark eggs? For show? To add to your egg basket? All fine wants ... I enjoy the dark eggs myself. Do you want the genetics in order to get olive eggers?

I generally hear that it’s hard to find really dark layers, even from breeders. So, you might want to treat this as a longer endeavor. Buy many to keep the darkest layers, for example. Go to some local shows bc they will often showcase the dark eggs in addition to the eggs. Maybe you can get eggs or chicks from those people.

as far as hatcheries, you can get some dark layers. However all dark layers begin dark and lighten up over the season. Still darker than usual eggs.

the only place I’ve gotten BCM from is Sandhill Preservation. They have laid some pretty dark eggs. But, they did lighten up over their first season. I’ll see if I can find a pic of the first eggs.

hopefully you’ll find a good source.

 

[black_cat]

Unfortunately I can't help you.....but I am curious about what you mean about people painting their eggs? Do elaborate, I'd love to hear more. I hadn't heard about that before.

 

[BleuSaphir]

Unfortunately I can't help you.....but I am curious about what you mean about people painting their eggs? Do elaborate, I'd love to hear more. I hadn't heard about that before.

I wonder if OP meant they possibly color enchance their photo? That would make more sense.

 

[ChloeSilkie08]

I used My Pet Chicken and I absolutely love mine! She's so amazing!

 

[black_cat]

I used My Pet Chicken and I absolutely love mine! She's so amazing!

How dark are her eggs?

 

[black_cat]

I wonder if OP meant they possibly color enchance their photo? That would make more sense.

I think that would make sense too....especially if you're trying to sell hatching eggs, painted eggs won't hatch.

 

[ChloeSilkie08]

How dark are her eggs?

I would say they are the second to darkest on the egg scale.