Marans Thread for Posting Pics of Your Eggs, Chicks and Chickens

[kathyinmo]

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That is not his opinion, really. It is fact ... as stated in the French Standard. You can read alot of information here ...

http://marans-club.perso.neuf.fr/standang.htm#standard

Blackdotte is just one of our resident geniouses!

 

[kathyinmo]

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Yeah, some try selling them here on BYC auctions also. Have you checked out the auction area, yet?

BTW .... welcome to BYC megcpat !

 

[megcpat]

OK, well, that's a totally new thought process for me..... I'm going to have to go contemplate for a bit.......

 

[megcpat]

Ahhhh, thanks!!!!!

 

[drom]

On Bev Davis' web site she states the rule this way I believe; the bird has to lay at least a #4 on the chart at some point in the lay cycle or it isn't a Marans.

Not a very high mark to achieve when you think about it. However, remember there are many things that can effect egg color. And, of course there is the standard for feather color and confirmation that have to be paid attention to as well. But I think the point is, that if the bird NEVER lays a egg of at least #4 or higher, then it doesn't meet the standard to be called a Marans.

The egg color is a primary genetic characteristic of the breed and it is the first item written in to the standard of perfection:

"Characteristics of hatching eggs:
The eggs should be large, ranging in size from about 65 grams for a pullet to 70-80 grams for an adult hen.
To have a deep dark red-brown coloured shell."

If your bird lays 4s at the beginning of the season and doesn't at the end, it doesn't mean she isn't a Marans. However; it's important to remember the standard of perfection calls for a deep dark red-brown egg and that is the goal.

 

[Germaine_11.20]

Thank you!

 

[drom]

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He's actually the Australian delegate for the Marans Club of France. So I think he knows a little bit about the subject-aheheh

But again don't misunderstand what people are saying. The egg color does vary during the lay cycle. I think the main point is that if your bird NEVER lays any eggs which are characteristic of the breed then the MCF is saying that bird is not really a Marans.
But also important to remember that it is believed that the Roosters are critical in passing on dark egg genes and that experienced breeders place very high importance on using Roosters that come from dark eggs; not just in using Hens that lay dark eggs.

 

[Germaine_11.20]

Stars above, I knew he was smart but now I am humbled.

 

[Germaine_11.20]

Drom can you answer my other question I had? If two pure BC Marans breed and produce chicks and from those chicks the pullets have no coppering are the pullets then called black Marans rather that BCMarans?

 

[evonne]

something to keep in mind when saying it's not a marans if it doesn't fir the standards...
people do theis w/ aracuanas and ameracaunas.. even if both parents are standard, but the chick is not it's considered and EE... maybe there needs to be a nonstandard version for birds that have the genetics, but don't make the cut... ??
another fun name that references the marans heritage, but takes it out of the actual standards name category....

i've decided i'm not brave enough to breed marans.. lol.. but i like to watch and try to learn it all so maybe one day.. lol..