Dark Brn Egg Layer- Favorites?

[Oblio13]

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Hi,

you have to search for a black-copper Marans, the lay the darktest egge in the Marans family.

Regards
DR

I don't understand what you're trying to tell me.

 

[drom]

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Great information-thank you. I actually hadn't taken a good look at the Welsummer pics on the web. I think the hens are really classic, pretty looking birds too.
This all helps because I have one more chick (golden lakenvelder) coming in a week or so and I didn't want to raise her alone, so I was thinking I will add a dark brown egg layer to my order to raise her with. But she is coming in as a part of a feed store order from one of the big hatcheries and it sounds like if I want a good drk brown egg layer, I need to go to a private breeder whether it's Welsummer or Marans. My problem is all I really want is one good pullet and I don't know of any private breeders close in my area where I could just go and pick one up. I will probably just hold off on it and get my existing new little flock started.
thanks!

 

[drom]

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Thanks. Yes, both the Welsummer and Marans that were available to me were from the big hatcheries, so I think I am just going to hold off on it.

 

[drom]

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Thanks for the pics!! The cuckoo eggs look just as dark to me. Well, not as dark as some on the breed web site. But those I guess are not at all common-it even says so on the site. They are 8s and 9s and unusual. They're almost purple-black looking.
I think one of the coolest looking things about these eggs is the snow white color inside the shell and the contrast with the chocolate outside.

It's obvious to see why they are so popular.

 

[Katy]

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Harry Shaw is who I got my original Marans and Welsummers from as chicks.

 

[Katy]

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Thanks for the pics!! The cuckoo eggs look just as dark to me. Well, not as dark as some on the breed web site. But those I guess are not at all common-it even says so on the site. They are 8s and 9s and unusual. They're almost purple-black looking.
I think one of the coolest looking things about these eggs is the snow white color inside the shell and the contrast with the chocolate outside.

It's obvious to see why they are so popular.

One thing to remember is as the hens' laying cycle goes on the eggs lighten up.....some more than others.

 

[drom]

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Thanks for the pics!! The cuckoo eggs look just as dark to me. Well, not as dark as some on the breed web site. But those I guess are not at all common-it even says so on the site. They are 8s and 9s and unusual. They're almost purple-black looking.
I think one of the coolest looking things about these eggs is the snow white color inside the shell and the contrast with the chocolate outside.

It's obvious to see why they are so popular.

One thing to remember is as the hens' laying cycle goes on the eggs lighten up.....some more than others.

So, I'm curious though, how has the welsummer influenced the egg type and traits?

 

[Oblio13]

Whoa, I just did the math:

On another thread, Marans eggs are being advertised for $100 a dozen plus shipping and packaging, and people seem to think it's a bargain.

I have 8 pullets from two of the best lines there are. Figure 150 eggs apiece for 3 years - that's 300 dozen. I own a $30,000 flock.

I'm willing to sell it for half price right now, and I'll even throw in two roosters. Anyone? Bueller? Anyone?

I'm never going to be able to eat one of my own eggs again without feeling guilty.

What's the next fad breed going to be?

ETA:

A neighbor's dog killed two other pullets. I'm gonna call her up and tell her she owes me $7,500.

 

[Katy]

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Maybe I should show this to my hubby! Of course I can hear him already......sell them all!!

 

[amazondoc]

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If it's killing Marans, most definitely tell her that. Show her all the ads and auctions with the astronomical prices, too!

I'm gonna buy my Marans in another year or two, AFTER the price crashes.