Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

[ChuskaMtns]

Since this is Maran's thread I have a question for those of you experienced with Maran's.  Do you y'all feel they are a basically friendly bird? I know any bird can have a bad day and some breeds are not the best to have around young kids. Should be getting a pair of Blue Coppers next weekend

Thanks & Blessings
Tonya

My Golden Marans, including my rooster, are the only chicken area I allow my grandkids to collect eggs. My grandkids range in age from 2 to 11 and my roo is a gentle giant. The kids know they aren't allowed to open the gates into the Ameraucana. EE, or Orpington areas nor do they want to.

 

[savannahm0m]

Hi all! I'm joining this thread because I'm expecting a one day old White Maran Chick from Meyer next Tuesday...

Congratulations! I have Marans from a local breeder, but I got other birds from Meyers. We ordered a variety of pullets from Meyers, and not a single roo. Not only do they have great customer service, but they have quality backyard chickens. I will definitely order from them again.

 

[Ihilani Coffee]

Congratulations! I have Marans from a local breeder, but I got other birds from Meyers. We ordered a variety of pullets from Meyers, and not a single roo. Not only do they have great customer service, but they have quality backyard chickens. I will definitely order from them again.

Back when I was buying from hatcheries instead of breeders (not so long ago), I got more than my share of cockerels when I paid for pullets from Meyer. Just "lucky" I guess...

 

[gander007]

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Well they definitely keep us worn out I know there is no problem sleeping after the kids have spent a day hare but what else are we to do in these retirement years .........

 

[WendyF]

Good luck. From looking at their photos of black copper and blue copper Marans, I wouldn't expect much in the way of quality.

Well, I'm such a Noob to chickens that I thought their Blue Copper Marans pic was gorgeous! LOL - I don't need perfection, as I'm not looking to breed or show, but I'd sure like a healthy chick who is sweet. I wish I had a high quality breeder around here, as I'd rather support that kind of operation, but all I can find around here are RIRs & Barred Rocks. So I had to go out on a limb to try some of the other awesome breeds out there.

 

[Nana Ton-Ton]

My Golden Marans, including my rooster, are the only chicken area I allow my grandkids to collect eggs. My grandkids range in age from 2 to 11 and my roo is a gentle giant. The kids know they aren't allowed to open the gates into the Ameraucana. EE, or Orpington areas nor do they want to.

that is great to hear!!

 

[savannahm0m]

Well, I'm such a Noob to chickens that I thought their Blue Copper Marans pic was gorgeous! LOL - I don't need perfection, as I'm not looking to breed or show, but I'd sure like a healthy chick who is sweet. I wish I had a high quality breeder around here, as I'd rather support that kind of operation, but all I can find around here are RIRs & Barred Rocks. So I had to go out on a limb to try some of the other awesome breeds out there.

I think you will be fine with the Meyers Marans. I have heard that the hatchery Marans' eggs are not as dark as the ones from a breeder, but it will still be darker than a normal brown egg. Best of luck with your chicken order!

 

[WendyF]

Sadly, the White Marans chick arrived dead. The 2 Orpingtons & Brahma chick she was shipped with are doing well. I don't know what happened

. I'm just so glad the kids weren't home when I opened the box.

 

[savannahm0m]

I'm so sorry!!

Chicks are so fragile. Glad to hear the other babies are doing well.

 

[WendyF]

I'm so sorry!!

Chicks are so fragile. Glad to hear the other babies are doing well.

Thank you. Meyer has offered to replace her if I meet the minimum order again or refund my money...I just really had my heart set on a Marans, but if I order 3 more chicks I think DH may have a meltdown LOL.