diff. between marans and barred rocks

[joe17]

Whats the difference between marans and barred rocks? The combs looks the same. Is it the feathered feet? I saw some marans with out the feathered feet though but they were still called marans! idk

 

[BeardedLadyFarm]

I assume you mean Cuckoo Marans.

Marans have white feet, and if they are from the French lines are feathered. British Marans are clean legged, I believe. Barred Rocks should have yellow legs, but often have some dark on them, especially from hatcheries.

The Cuckoo pattern is a little muddier than the more defined black and white stripes on a Barred Rock.

Egg color is also different with Marans laying a dark chocolate brown egg, and Barred Rocks laying a light brown egg.

 

[joe17]

Thanks!!!!!

 

[3chimama]

Yep- Marans lay chocolate colored eggs and Barred Rocks lay light brown eggs. Both are beautiful on the outside too!!