Marans Thread - breed discussion & pictures are welcome!

[Hens and Roos]

Sure wish I was closer Pink! I'd take some off your hands LOL! We will be in lock down this afternoon with some Andalusian eggs to hatch Dec 6th and collecting eggs for setting on Dec 11th!

 

[Debbi]

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Pink You KNOW we will all want pics!! Can't wait to see these guys!

 

[Lotsapaints]

Me too Pink ..it's a long road trip besides maybe not the time of the year for a wussy CA driver anyways.....

 

[pinkchick]

Thanks! I wish you all lived closer too! Ya'll know I'll post photos, no worries.

 

[Raven1]

Ok I am going to Georgia Sunday and Monday does anyone have any Marans eggs between Middle Tn. and Macon Ga.?

 

[Debbi]

Well, today I got "Pretty's" 5th egg! They may not be getting darker, but they sure are getting bigger! From medium to JUMBO!!

I guess she is going to be my speckled egg layer, as so far, all of them are speckled. Hope I get another one for breakfast tomorrow, the wormer withdrawl is over!

 

[Raven1]

WOW!

what a change in size

 

[Ivywoods]

Wow! Is that a double yolk egg?

That had to hurt........

 

[Debbi]

Yes, I think it did smart a bit! I was in the doorway of the coop when she laid it. She started making a noise that sounded almost like a human chuckle. She seemed to take a breath and strain, stood up, and I heard it plop out. I would've sworn I heard her say "PHEW" when she was done!

She jumped out of the nest box and ran to the water and took a long drink. I think she would've prefered Bourban!

Guess I'll find out if it's a double yolker at breakfast

 

[Illia]

Some very lovely detail on the speckles in it, too!