Cuckoo Maran egg color

[Katy]

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Because one of the things that makes a Marans a Marans is laying a certain darkness of egg. That's one of the standards for the breed.

 

[PaintedMeadows]

OK. So do they have a name? Or just chicken? lol. I'm curious to see what the eggs the chicks from these eggs will lay. I just like the mix of egg shell colors for the people that buy the eggs. We have green, pinkish tan and then these eggs. Should be a pretty combination. The hens are new to the guy that I bought them from. He bought a few hens and a rooster from yet another breeder so who knows. Barred rocks have the yellow beaks and legs right? He said these ones have feathers down the legs but it was so cold when I was out there and my kids were cranky so I didn't get to see the hens or rooster. Light feathering but feathering just the same. I love the eggs that everyone has shared on here. One day maybe I can get some of those beautiful dark ones. Thanks for all of the help!

 

[Chicky Tocks]

Wishing you were closer! I'm trying to sell my quad of cuckoo marans right now because I'm paring my pens down to try and perfect just two select breeds.

 

[SpeckledPullet]

My Cuckoo Maran has eggs similar to PaintedMeadows. She is from Ideal Hatchery. Her eggs are usually a bit darker at the beginning of her cycle, but lighten up to this color.