I just bought a new Cuckoo Maran pullet. She is under a year old, but close to it. The breeder I got her from showed me the eggs she collects every day. She has Marans and Dominiques and the eggs were all either very dark or very pale. I just assumed this new Maran I bought would lay a dark egg (she's supposed to, anyhow). Today, I found a very pale tan egg in the spot she likes to hang out. She has yet to use the nest box because she is bottom of the pecking order.
So, what are the chances she laid this egg? I assume she did and am very disappointed if that turns out to be the case. I bought her because I really was looking forward to medium to dark eggs, NOT pale eggs. My Australorp's egg is darker than the one I found today.
I know hatchery quality Marans can lay lighter eggs, but do they lay THIS light?
So, what are the chances she laid this egg? I assume she did and am very disappointed if that turns out to be the case. I bought her because I really was looking forward to medium to dark eggs, NOT pale eggs. My Australorp's egg is darker than the one I found today.