I have a couple sets of (12+) Blue Marans (not Blue Copper, solid Blue) hatching eggs from my starter flock; these birds should be considered "project" in status, as I'm just beginning with them (I've had them a little over a year).
They are not in as good of shape as the Black Coppers are in regard to conformation to the standard - this variety is very difficult to find, and needs work to be sure. I'm working this year on their wing carriage, which is overall too low. I will also be working to increase size this year.
My starter flock came directly from Bev Davis; I have culled down to a blue cock bird over two medium blue pullets, one dark blue pullet, and two black pullets. Egg color is good; I would say a strong "5" on the egg color chart. The impressive thing about their eggs are that they are very spherical in shape, as we prefer for Marans. Some lack the nice sheen that a Marans egg should have, but others are just fine for sheen. (I'm not ready to cull on these points yet, just stating for the record).
Because this flock is a starter flock in project status, I am offering the hatching eggs for a low price, as I'd like to get them out there - hopefully, to folks willing to work on them and move them forward.
I am able to ship out tomorrow (5/21) if anyone is interested in that ship date - I will also be able to ship out 12+ on the following dates:
Monday, May 26
Monday, June 2
Monday, June 9
These are PayPal only sales, and price includes shipping. Payment must be received prior to shipping. Extras will be included. Egg fertility is checked weekly; if I see even one egg unfertilized, I will hold shipments until I again see 100% fertility. Eggs hatched on my farm have all hatched very well, but I cannot guarantee your results - once they leave my farm, the rest is up to you. I will add pictures next week; my camera is out of state right now. I'm listing now as I realized last night that I have more than I'm going to be able to hatch for myself in my egg fridge right now!
They are not in as good of shape as the Black Coppers are in regard to conformation to the standard - this variety is very difficult to find, and needs work to be sure. I'm working this year on their wing carriage, which is overall too low. I will also be working to increase size this year.
My starter flock came directly from Bev Davis; I have culled down to a blue cock bird over two medium blue pullets, one dark blue pullet, and two black pullets. Egg color is good; I would say a strong "5" on the egg color chart. The impressive thing about their eggs are that they are very spherical in shape, as we prefer for Marans. Some lack the nice sheen that a Marans egg should have, but others are just fine for sheen. (I'm not ready to cull on these points yet, just stating for the record).
Because this flock is a starter flock in project status, I am offering the hatching eggs for a low price, as I'd like to get them out there - hopefully, to folks willing to work on them and move them forward.
I am able to ship out tomorrow (5/21) if anyone is interested in that ship date - I will also be able to ship out 12+ on the following dates:
Monday, May 26
Monday, June 2
Monday, June 9
These are PayPal only sales, and price includes shipping. Payment must be received prior to shipping. Extras will be included. Egg fertility is checked weekly; if I see even one egg unfertilized, I will hold shipments until I again see 100% fertility. Eggs hatched on my farm have all hatched very well, but I cannot guarantee your results - once they leave my farm, the rest is up to you. I will add pictures next week; my camera is out of state right now. I'm listing now as I realized last night that I have more than I'm going to be able to hatch for myself in my egg fridge right now!
