Maran egg color and finish.

[Eric R]

So I always just assumed all FBCM eggs had a sheen and that the darkest ones looked more brown. Well my darkest layer lays reddish with a matt finish. Too bad I don't know who the breeder is because I bought 2 batches of chicks from 2 different breeders at the same time.

 

[SurferchickinSB]

So I always just assumed all FBCM eggs had a sheen and that the darkest ones looked more brown. Well my darkest layer lays reddish with a matt finish. Too bad I don't know who the breeder is because I bought 2 batches of chicks from 2 different breeders at the same time.

That’s a real beautiful looking egg!

 

[Perris]

they are lovely - all from FBCM pullets? if so it shows how much variety there can be even within one breed

 

[Hidrainja4]

1. You could buy from both breeders again .This time leg band them so you can identify the flock members and keep written records.
2. You could identify the pullet and start breeding her if you have a rooster.
I definitely think you should pursue a Marans egg color like that.

 

[aart]

So I always just assumed all FBCM eggs had a sheen and that the darkest ones looked more brown. Well my darkest layer lays reddish with a matt finish. Too bad I don't know who the breeder is because I bought 2 batches of chicks from 2 different breeders at the same time.

Dayum, that dark one is gorgeous!!
Figure out who is laying that one and and band her.
How old are these birds....and how long have they been laying??

Also....
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, (laptop version shown), then it's always there!

 

[Eric R]

Magnolia, TX. Just North of Houston. The middle egg is pretty dark on its own but next to the darker one doesn't seem so. They've only been laying about a month.

 

[aart]

The middle egg is pretty dark on its own but next to the darker one doesn't seem so.

Yeah, but still.

Magnolia, TX.

Don't forget to scroll down and hit save when adding your location to your profile.

 

[rosemarythyme]

All those eggs are lovely but super jealous over the very dark one!

 

[Folly's place]

Either set up trap nests, or separate pullets so you can figure out who's laying what.
Those eggs are all really nice!
Mary